Dolphins first-round pick reveals extremely high goals for NFL career

The Miami Dolphins were set to make their first pick in the 2026 NFL draft at No. 11 overall, but after a trade, they actually picked at No. 12 and took Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor.

Ahead of the draft, Proctor worked extensively with the team at OL Masterminds and was even featured in some of their content, where he shared some of his goals for his NFL career.

"It's definitely such a blessing out there and to be known as one of the top guys," Proctor said. "It's the top of the top. It's been my dream. It's been the ultimate goal of everybody here. Working at Sports Academy, [the goal] is to go to the NFL. Now that it's right there, it's so exciting to me. Greatness, what it means to me, is being around those like-minded people, like Coach [Nick] Saban, being around Duke [Mayweather], other first-round picks, training with them... I want to be an All-Pro. I want to be All-Rookie team. I want to be a Hall of Famer by the time it’s all said and done. Obviously, I want to go win a Super Bowl with my team.”

After starting 39 games at left tackle for the Crimson Tide over the last three years, Proctor is set to begin his NFL career at left guard, with the Dolphins having Patrick Paul and Austin Jackson at left and right tackle, respectively.

If Proctor plays the full year at left guard, he'll have a strong chance to make the All-Rookie team. Olaivavega Ioane will probably be his biggest challenge, but the Dolphins' first-round pick should be in contention.

As far as the rest of the accolades and accomplishments go, he'll have to really prove himself. There were already many people questioning his draft position, so he should have some extra fuel on that fire. And, if he's part of the group that ends Miami's Super Bowl drought, he'll be remembered forever.

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