We’ve finally made it! After all of the rumors, smokescreens, risings, fallings and in-betweens, we’ve reached the week of the 2026 NFL Draft!
Of course, there are still a few days until the first round kicks off on Thursday, so we’re not completely out of the woods yet, but soon enough, we will learn who the newest members of the Miami Dolphins’ roster are.
Speaking of… Jordan Reid of ESPN took a crack at predicting who those new Dolphins will be — along with the other 31 teams in the National Football League — in a mock draft that was published early Monday morning. Based on the latest intel, who does the insider have playing in South Florida for the foreseeable future after this week’s selection process concludes?
11. Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
“A new regime typically likes to go QB with its first draft pick, but there isn’t one who makes sense for the Dolphins here. So, offensive tackle is the play, and Fano makes way too much sense as Miami looks to bolster its trenches. With Austin Jackson entering the final year of his contract and having durability concerns, Fano would provide a clear long-term option at right tackle. If GM Jon-Eric Sullivan stays true to his Packers roots, he’ll want a lineman with versatility. That’s Fano, who is capable of playing any spot up front.”
30. Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
“Faulk is another prospect who has a wide range of where he could get drafted. I wouldn’t be shocked if Miami took him with its earlier first-round pick, but he goes here in this projection. The Dolphins want to start their rebuild in the trenches and have a long enough runway to give the young Faulk (he turns 22 in September) time to develop. At 6-foot-6, 276 pounds, Faulk is NFL-ready as a run defender but will need further development to scratch his ceiling as a pass rusher.”
43. Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
“Cisse is a high-caliber athlete who is still working to improve his technique. His scrappiness and competitiveness in man coverage would fit well in new coach Jeff Hafley’s scheme.”
75. Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State
“Lance is a long-striding, speedy target who averaged 21.2 yards per reception last season. He would track with Sullivan’s tendency to draft receivers on Day 2.”
87. Jalon Kilgore, S, South Carolina
“Kilgore is an interchangeable player who projects best in a STAR type of role on a Dolphins team that’s rebuilding from the ground up.”
90. Romello Height, Edge, Texas Tech
“Height projects as a designated pass rusher who has excellent bend to accelerate around blockers. He finished with 10 sacks last season.”
94. Elijah Sarratt , WR, Indiana
“Sarratt won’t impress anyone with his vertical speed, but he understands how to put his body in position to haul in passes. He could contribute right away for a Dolphins team without Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle this season.”
130. Marlin Klein , TE, Michigan
151. Jimmy Rolder, LB, Michigan
227. Anez Cooper, G, Miami
238. Jalon Daniels, QB, Kansas
For the entire article which includes all 257 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, click here.
What would you think of this collection of players from Jordan Reid if it were to come to pass for the Dolphins during this year’s draft? Would you have selected someone else at pick #11? What about pick #30? Let me know in the comments below or on Twitter/X at @MBrave13. Fins up!