Dolphins coaches impressed with Kadyn Proctor after rookie minicamp

TL;DR

Miami Dolphins coaches praised rookie Kadyn Proctor after rookie minicamp, highlighting his impressive size and agility. Proctor is expected to transition to left guard after playing left tackle in college.

Key points

Miami Dolphins held rookie minicamp with drafted and undrafted players
Kadyn Proctor received significant attention from coaches
Proctor is expected to play left guard after college career at left tackle

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The Miami Dolphins were back in the building this past weekend, as they had their 13 drafted rookies, 12 undrafted free agents and a slow of players trying out for the team in for rookie minicamp.

As expected, first-round pick Kadyn Proctor got the attention of several coaches during the sessions, including offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, who's one of the only holdovers from the 2025 coaching staff.

"Absolutely massive," Slowik told reports after minicamp (via the Palm Beach Post). "I mean, might be one of the biggest individuals I've ever seen in my life. His legs are bigger than me, but he moves like he's 290 or 300 (pounds)... He's a really big human with great feet and good movement skills. And quite honestly, when you do that, you could play anywhere up front. Now, he played mainly left side college, so we're gonna keep on the left side, whether it's guard or tackle."

Proctor is expected to kick inside to left guard after starting 39 games at left tackle for the Crimson Tide over the last three years. This will allow Jonah Savaiinaea to move back to right guard, where he played in college.

Slowik isn't the only offensive coach that Proctor has impressed early on.

"How big he is, just his athletic skill set is," Dolphins offensive line coach Zach Yenser said. "I mean, when you see how he can move and how he bends, that's really what you look at. Through the whole draft process, I thought he can play tackle in this league. I think he fits us better and we need him at guard, and I think he's gonna be a really good guard for us...

"I think if you move from outside inside, I mean, I think everything happens probably a little quicker for him insider. You're not play with as much space. So I do think the area that you're playing in is definitely smaller. You got to just understand those set points are a little bit different."

While his size is impressive, his brain has caught the attention of his coaches as well.

"The way he sees it, the way he communicates, he's very smart," Yenzer said. "That's what I loved about him on my 30 visit when I was down, sitting down with him and watching film with him and going through everything. He sees it like a center. Now, he's not gonna play center for us, but just that's how he sees the game, big picture, and it's gonna help him at whatever position he plays."

Q&A

What did Dolphins coaches say about Kadyn Proctor's performance at minicamp?

Dolphins coaches, including offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, were impressed with Proctor's size and movement skills, noting he could play anywhere on the offensive line.

What position will Kadyn Proctor play for the Miami Dolphins?

Kadyn Proctor is expected to transition to left guard after starting 39 games at left tackle during his college career at Alabama.

How does Kadyn Proctor's size compare to other players?

Offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik described Proctor as 'absolutely massive,' stating that his legs are bigger than his own and he moves like a player weighing 290 or 300 pounds.