Miami Dolphins NFL Draft primer: Power ranking, needs, mock projection
Where Miami stands, what it needs and how it should approach a full-scale rebuild
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Jordan Dajani
Apr 17, 2026
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The NFL Draft is where contenders are built, and for the Miami Dolphins, this year is about starting over. With one of the deepest collections of picks in the league and needs across the roster, Miami enters the 2026 draft in full rebuild mode.
There’s no need to rush it. This is about stacking talent, not chasing quick fixes, and setting up a sustainable future.
Here’s how the Dolphins stack up, what it means and how they should approach the first round.
Where Dolphins sit in draft power ranking: No. 4 (6.92)
Category
Score
What it means
Draft capital
7.2
Seven picks inside the top 100
Front office DNA
3
New leadership, uncertain approach
Roster urgency
10
Full rebuild underway
Miami Dolphins team needs
Wide receiver
Pass rush
Secondary
What the Dolphins should do
Pick No. 11: Stay put Let the board come to them and take the best player available.
Pick No. 30: Stay put Continue stacking talent and avoid forcing needs.
Here’s a full look at what every team making a first-round pick in 2026 should do.
Newest CBS Sports mock draft projection
Round 1, Pick 11: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU A high-floor corner who can stabilize the secondary.
Round 1, Pick 30: Chase Bisontis, IOL, Texas A&M A strong pass protector to help rebuild the offensive line.
