Do Dolphins owe it to Malik Willis to invest on WR/s in NFL Draft?

Yes. And no. It's tricky. And we'll explain.

"It's my job, it's our job to put more substance in that room as we move forward," Sullivan said at the NFL annual meetings. "Everybody understands that. We have to surround Malik with good football players. We have to protect him up front. We have to give him playmakers around them. We got 11 picks, and you're like, I wish we had 20. We don't. We got 11 picks. You can't fix it all in one shot. But we're going to take the best player available. We'll see what the draft brings. We'll follow the board."

So, yes, the Dolphins seem likely to add at least one receiver with at least one of the seven picks in the first three rounds, which will be held Thursday and Friday, April 23 and April 24.

But Sullivan will not feel a need to force it. The Packers, his former employer, had a decent track record of selecting receivers outside the first round.

"I think it's a really good wide receiver draft," Sullivan said t. "I think obviously there's some very, very good players up top. You guys know who they are. But I think there's depth and substance to it in the second, third, fourth round."

Sullivan spoke with Willis about the plan before trading Waddle. It was a sign of respect, not an indication that he plans to run all transactions by Willis or any other player.

So, yes, Miami wants to add a receiver or two.

But here's the key: Sullivan is not the type to reach.

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If Carnell Tate somehow slides to No. 11, will Miami consider it? Well, yeah, of course. Would Makai Lemon or Jordyn Tyson be a consideration? Perhaps.

If KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston or Omar Cooper slides to No. 30, will Miami consider it? Well, yeah, of course.

Oct 4, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) celebrates after the Huskies comeback victory over the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

That is, after all, the 30th pick acquired in the Waddle trade.

But Sullivan does not seem the type to reach, or force it.

In looking at Miami's wide receiver room, the players with the most career catches at the moment are: Tutu Atwell (105), Jalen Tolbert (91), Malik Washington (72) and Terrace Marshall (67).

Surely tight end Greg Dulchich (67 career catches) will play a key role.

In Ryan Tannehill's first season, Brian Hartline and Davone Bess were Miami's top wide receivers.

Tannehill posted his lowest passer rating as a Dolphin.

In Tua Tagovailoa's first season, DeVante Parker and Jakeem Grant were Miami's top wide receivers.

Tua posted his lowest passer rating as a Dolphin.

There are various factors at play. Tannehill and Tua were rookies. Willis will not be a rookie.

And Willis has the athleticism to escape some turmoil, extend plays and create excitement.

But, yes, Miami would like to add at least one projected starter at receiver in the next NFL Draft.

Is it going too far to say Miami owes Willis that? Perhaps.

Probably, yes, too far.

But it would surely be best for everyone involved.

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