MIAMI GARDENS -- The 2026 NFL draft wrapped up on Saturday after three days in Pittsburgh.
With two first-round draft picks, the Miami Dolphins selected offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor with the No. 12 selection and cornerback Chris Johnson at No. 27 overall.
Here's a list of the Dolphins' selections and what you need to know about them.
Analysis of every pick | Updated depth chart
Round 1, No. 12 overall: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
My take: There's no denying Proctor's on-field presence. At 6-foot-7, 352 pounds, he's nearly impossible to miss. Consistency will be key for the Bama product, who was viewed as a potential top-five pick entering the 2025 college football season. Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. was still on the board, and many fans wanted to keep him in South Florida -- but Proctor's upside was too enticing for the Dolphins as they look to rebuild from the inside out.
Will he start as a rookie?: There's certainly a path for him, but not at his natural position. Patrick Paul is one of the best young left tackles in the league and isn't losing that job any time soon, but Austin Jackson has struggled to stay available over the past few seasons. Proctor will likely cross-train at guard and tackle; general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said the team valued versatility on its offensive line and can practice what he preaches with his first pick.
Is this pick a depth pick, or does it fill a hole?: It's both, actually. If he was drafted as a tackle, he'll provide insurance for Jackson this season and could operate as Miami's swing tackle. But the team has a hole at right guard, which Proctor could fill at least for his rookie season.
What we're hearing about Proctor: Speaking shortly after he was picked, Proctor said he feels comfortable playing any position on the offensive line and believes he can play all 60 minutes of a game as long as he keeps his weight in the 350-pound range. Proctor admitted that his weight ballooned to 400 pounds early in his college career, but he's since learned how to keep his weight in check.
Round 1, No. 27: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
My take: The Dolphins couldn't leave this weekend without a starting cornerback and got one in Johnson. He's a plus athlete with the technique and ball skills to match, and he should thrive under coach Jeff Hafley. Miami still needs to add talent to its cornerbacks room, but it's off to a good start with Johnson and still has 11 picks to play with in the remaining six rounds.
Will he start as a rookie? It would be a surprise if he doesn't. The Dolphins do not have an established starter at cornerback, and general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan believes Johnson can play any defensive back position. He will have the remainder of the offseason to adjust to the difference in quality between the Mountain West and the NFL, but once he gets his feet wet, he should be penciled in as a starter.
Key stat: Johnson recorded four interceptions, 13 passes defended and a forced fumble in 2025. His ball skills will be a welcome addition to a Dolphins defense that was inconsistent last season at taking the ball away.
Round 2, No. 43: Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
My take: The Dolphins need playmakers on defense and get one of college football's best in Rodriguez. Playing alongside Jordyn Brooks gives Miami two instinctual linebackers capable of shooting gaps and making plays on the ball. As a converted quarterback, he's also capable of reading offenses in zone coverage and putting himself exactly where he needs to be; Rodriguez intercepted four passes last season to go along with his FBS-leading seven forced fumbles.
What we're hearing about Rodriguez: Dolphins assistant general manager Kyle Smith could hardly contain his excitement following the pick, and described Rodriguez as essentially the perfect linebacker:
"We're buzzing in [the draft room]," Smith said. "Go down the list of every, single attribute you want in an inside linebacker and that's what this guy is."
Round 3, No. 75: Caleb Douglas, WR, Texas Tech
My take: In the first round, the Dolphins got Malik Willis some protection; in the third, they get him a new target. Douglas brings a blend of size and speed to a receiver room that needed an influx of talent. He wasn't necessarily expected to go this early in the draft but Miami loved his catch radius, route running and playmaking ability.
Will he start as a rookie? It's hard to rule anything out at this point in the offseason. Douglas will have to earn his way onto the field but there isn't much competition ahead of him and the entire room is essentially starting on the same level with first-year offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and Willis. He should complement Willis' arm strength well and help stretch the field for Miami's offense.
Round 3, No. 87: Will Kacmarek, TE, Ohio State
My take: It should be plenty clear by now that the Dolphins want to run the ball in 2026 -- they've said it publicly all offseason and now have backed it up in the draft. Kacmarek might be the best blocking tight end in the draft and should be a road paver for De'Von Achane and company this season.
When will he be expected to get regular playing time? As soon as he's fitted for his shoulder pads and helmet. The Dolphins don't have a blocking tight end on their roster right now and he can solidify his role fairly quickly. The competition shouldn't be too much of an adjustment for him considering where he played his college ball.
Round 3, No. 94: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
My take: This is a potential steal late in the third round. Bell was a potential first-round pick before tearing his ACL in November and falls to Miami with one of the picks it received back in the Jaylen Waddle trade. Once he's healthy, Bell could challenge for playing time right away in a wide receivers room that lacks a clear top target. Bell can also make things shake after the catch, even at his size (6-foot-2, 220 pounds).
When will he be expected to get regular playing time? As soon as he's fully healthy. The beginning of training camp will mark eight months since his injury, and it's unclear when he'll be cleared -- but similar to Douglas, he doesn't face the stiffest competition in a thin Dolphins wide receivers room.
Round 4, No. 130: Trey Moore, Edge, Texas
My take: The Dolphins tapped into the edge rusher market and grabbed the former Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year. Moore recorded 14 sacks for UTSA in 2023 before transferring to Texas. His production tapered off with the Longhorns but he has a variety of pass rush moves and a reasonable path to playing time as a rookie.
Round 4, No. 138: Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh
My take: Many draft pundits projected Louis as a safety in the NFL, but the Dolphins see him as a versatile linebacker who can impact the game at multiple levels. Assistant general manager Kyle Smith said Miami will utilize Louis' skill set in coverage on third down -- where he excelled at Pitt.
The Dolphins struggled against the pass last season and have taken another step to correct that late in the fourth round.
Round 5, No. 158: Michael Taaffe, S, Texas
My take: Back to the Texas well for the Dolphins, who took teammates with consecutive picks for the second time this weekend. Taaffe is a touch undersized at 5-foot-11, 190 pounds, but senior personnel executive Jon Robinson said Taaffe's football instincts make him an intriguing prospect on Day 3 of the draft.
Miami's safeties room is thin and Taaffe could work his way into playing time if those instincts carry over into Miami Gardens.
Round 5, No. 177: Kevin Coleman Jr., WR, Missouri
My take: The Dolphins add their third receiver of this draft, taking the slot specialist and returner. He's fast, albeit not blazing, and gets in and out of his routes quickly. Similar to Bell and Douglas, there's a path to playing time as a rookie considering the state of Miami's wide receivers room.
Round 5, No. 180: Seydou Traore, TE, Mississippi State
My take: Traore is still relatively new to the game after growing up in London, but has five seasons of college football under his belt, including two at the SEC level. The Dolphins believe Traore is a "dynamic" player who can contribute as a blocker and a receiver.
Last season with the Bulldogs, he caught 35 passes for 369 yards and five touchdowns.
Round 6, No. 200: DJ Campbell, G, Texas
My take: Dolphins senior personnel executive Jon Robinson joked that the team's Texas-area scout deserves a raise -- five draft picks this year from Texas schools is the proof. Campbell was a three-year starter for the Longhorns, and Robinson raved about his arm length and positional flexibility. He was drafted as a guard but might end up cross-training at center and tackle as well.
Round 7, No. 238: Max Llewellyn, Edge, Iowa
My take: The Dolphins doubled up on Day 3 edge rushers, and senior national scout Ron Brockington said he didn't expect the Iowa product to still be around by the time Miami made its final pick of the weekend. Brockington said the team likes his length and ability to set the edge; Llewellyn has a notable spin move in his pass rush arsenal and should compete for a roster spot this summer.