The Miami Dolphins are one of the more loaded teams for the 2026 NFL Draft, with seven selections inside the top 100 picks of the draft.
They have two first-rounders, with picks No. 11 and 30, along with a second-rounder at the 43rd pick to go with their four third-rounders. But with those earlier picks, the Dolphins seem to have a plan.
According to ESPN insider Jordan Reid, the Dolphins are likely to draft linemen with their early picks in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft in Jeff Hafley and Jon-Eric Sullivan's first year running the team.
Dolphins 'likely' to draft linemen early in 2026 NFL Draft
"Sullivan comes from the Packers' tree, and Green Bay has historically valued premium positions in Round 1 and pass catchers on Days 2 and 3," Reid writes. "I think that trend will continue, as adding lineman is likely early."
While the Dolphins have a massive need at wide receiver thanks to the Jaylen Waddle trade and Tyreek Hill release, Reid is expecting those moves to come on Day 2.
Instead, with the Dolphins' 11th and 30th picks, Reid is expecting the Dolphins to go with a lineman at those spots.
Miami could use more offensive line help, and pass rusher additions are very much on the table with Bradley Chubb now in Buffalo.
Reid believes that the Dolphins are more likely to go offensive line or defensive line early in the 2026 NFL Draft, as that was the draft philosophy of the Green Bay Packers, where both their new head coach and general manager came from.
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It's a reasonable deduction, but just as the Packers made a surprising move with Matthew Golden in Round 1 last year, Dolphins fans shouldn't rule out a WR in the first round.
If someone like Carnell Tate somehow fell to 11th overall, the Dolphins might be willing to pounce. And at 30th overall, the Dolphins could get a falling WR like Omar Cooper Jr., KC Concepcion, or even a Jordyn Tyson if he has a massive slide amid injury concerns.
However it shakes out, the Dolphins are more likely to go with offensive line early in the 2026 NFL Draft. Whether it's an offensive or defensive lineman remains to be seen, but there are plenty of options for Miami at both spots.
Fortunately for the Dolphins, it's a good year to need edge, wide receiver, or offensive line help. They have seven top 100 picks and three inside the top 43. Expect a heavy dose of linemen for the Dolphins this year as they begin a lengthy rebuild.
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