Dolphins best case draft scenario – The Splash Zone 4/15/26

Q: What are the Miami Dolphins' draft needs for 2026?

The Miami Dolphins have various needs across their roster, particularly in offensive line and cornerback positions.

Q: Who are the top players linked to the Miami Dolphins in the 2026 NFL Draft?

OL Francis Mauigoa and CB Mansoor Delane are two top players that have been linked to the Dolphins ahead of the draft.

Q: What is the significance of the Dolphins' 11th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The 11th overall pick gives the Dolphins a strong opportunity to select a high-caliber player, especially if other teams trade up.

Q: Could the Miami Dolphins benefit from a team trading up in the draft?

Yes, if a team trades up to select a player like QB Ty Simpson, it could allow the Dolphins to draft a top player who falls to them.

Jan 22, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan speaks to reporters during his introductory press conference at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

We are about a week away from the NFL Draft and the Miami Dolphins are loaded with draft picks (11). With needs all over the roster, the Dolphins really can’t go wrong with who they pick with their top picks. With the Dolphins picking at 11th overall, it would be nice to see one of the top players slip through and Miami would be able to snatch them up. OL Francis Mauigoa and CB Mansoor Delane are two of those players who have been linked to the Dolphins, but both could go in the top ten. Which is why it would be great to see a team trade up and select someone like QB Ty Simpson to drop one of the top players into Miami’s lap.

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