3 draft picks completely reshape projections for Dolphins WR room

TL;DR

The Miami Dolphins have selected three wide receivers in the 2026 NFL draft to enhance their receiving core following the departure of Jaylen Waddle. New GM Jon-Eric Sullivan aims to improve depth at the position.

Key points

Dolphins selected three wide receivers in 2026 NFL draft
Jaylen Waddle era has ended for the Dolphins
New GM Jon-Eric Sullivan focused on improving depth

Caleb DouglasJaylen WaddleMalik WashingtonJalen Tolbert

The post-Jaylen Waddle era for the Miami Dolphins has begun. The rebuilding team selected three wide receivers in the 2026 NFL draft to reinforce the position.

Pre-draft, the Dolphins projected starting receiving core consisted of Malik Washington, Jalen Tolbert and Tutu Atwell.

New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan understood that the current wide receiving core needed more depth. Here’s a look at these new receivers' recent college statistics and where they are likely to end up on the depth chart.

Pick No. 75 Caleb Douglas, Texas Tech

Caleb Douglas, Texas Tech

Receptions: 54
Receiving Yards: 846
Touchdowns: 7

Douglas’ last year at Texas Tech was a roller coaster. We saw high-level performances and disappointing outings. One of his best games came against West Virginia, where he recorded 127 yards with two touchdowns. However, in the Orange Bowl against Oregon, many concerns were raised as he recorded no statistics for the entirety of the game.

Douglas is an interesting prospect. The Dolphins taking him at No. 75 shows they believe in his potential and the upside player we’ve gotten sparks of. Going into the 2026 NFL season, don’t be surprised if Caleb Douglas is a day-one starter just based on the draft stock alone. He hasn’t looked like a day-one starter yet, but going to a rebuilding team where he can make mistakes and learn could be a gift in disguise.