
The Miami Dolphins made history at the 2026 NFL draft by selecting 13 players, the largest class since 1997. They also drafted three wide receivers for the first time since 1975 and took three players from the same school for only the third time in franchise history.
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The Miami Dolphins gave a new general manager and new head coach this offseason, as they enter a new era in South Florida, and while that started with massive changes in free agency, it continued at the 2026 NFL draft.
Over the course of the three days and seven rounds, the Dolphins added 13 players that they hope can be building blocks for the team's upcoming season and beyond under Jon-Eric Sullivan and Jeff Hafley.
This draft was a historic one for the Dolphins, as they accomplished three feats for the first time in a while. (h/t Sports Illustrated's Alain Poupart).
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This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: 3 things made the 2026 NFL draft a historic one for the Dolphins
The Dolphins achieved three historic feats: their largest draft class since 1997, drafting three wide receivers for the first time since 1975, and selecting three players from the same school for only the third time.
The Dolphins drafted a total of 13 players in the 2026 NFL draft.
The last time the Dolphins drafted three wide receivers was in 1975.

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