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2026 NFL Draft Recap: Miami Dolphins
Kadyn Proctor — OT, Alabama
Selected at No. 12 overall in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Miami Dolphins made 13 total selections in this draft class.
SWN draft grade: A
Thirteen picks, headlined by a first-round swap with Dallas that landed Alabama left tackle Kadyn Proctor at No. 12 — Miami's biggest investment in protecting Tua Tagovailoa in years. The Dolphins added cornerback Chris Johnson at No. 27 (from the 49ers) and Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez in Round 2. A defense-and-protection class.
Players to Watch
The Miami Dolphins' highest-impact 2026 draft picks — the rookies most likely to make immediate contributions and the ones to follow heading into training camp:
Kadyn Proctor
Round 1, Pick 12Miami traded up one spot (giving Dallas pick 11) to ensure they landed Proctor, viewed as a potential top-five pick entering the 2025 college season. Proctor protects Tua Tagovailoa's blindside and gives the Dolphins their first true franchise left tackle since Laremy Tunsil was traded. The Alabama product needs to be more consistent technically, but his physical profile (6'7", 360 lbs) and college tape suggest a 10-year starter if he reaches his ceiling.
Chris Johnson
Round 1, Pick 27Miami's second first-round pick (acquired from the 49ers). Johnson provides corner depth and competition opposite Jalen Ramsey. The San Diego State product flew up draft boards with a strong combine, and his press-man coverage skills fit Miami's defensive scheme. Expected to compete for outside corner snaps immediately.
Jacob Rodriguez
Round 2, Pick 43A sideline-to-sideline linebacker out of Texas Tech who immediately becomes a centerpiece of Miami's front seven. Rangy and instinctive against the run with the athleticism to hold up in coverage — a Day 1 contributor on a defense that needed speed at the second level.
Full Miami Dolphins Draft Class
| Round | Pick | Player | Pos. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Kadyn Proctor | OT | Alabama |
| 1 | 27 | Chris Johnson | CB | San Diego State |
| 2 | 43 | Jacob Rodriguez | LB | Texas Tech |
| 3 | 75 | Caleb Douglas | WR | Texas Tech |
| 3 | 87 | Will Kacmarek | TE | Ohio State |
| 3 | 94 | Chris Bell | WR | Louisville |
| 4 | 130 | Trey Moore | LB | Texas |
| 4 | 138 | Kyle Louis | LB | Pittsburgh |
| 5 | 158 | Michael Taaffe | SAF | Texas |
| 5 | 177 | Kevin Coleman Jr. | WR | Missouri |
| 5 | 180 | Seydou Traore | TE | Mississippi State |
| 6 | 200 | DJ Campbell | G | Texas |
| 7 | 238 | Max Llewellyn | EDGE | Iowa |