Dolphins get more physical – The Splash Zone 4/27/26

TL;DR

The Miami Dolphins are shifting their focus to a more physical style of play, as demonstrated by their first-round draft pick, Kadyn Proctor. This change aims to build a tougher team moving forward.

Key points

Miami Dolphins selected Kadyn Proctor 12th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft
New philosophy emphasizes physicality over speed
Dolphins had 13 picks in Jon-Eric Sullivan's first draft

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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 23: Kadyn Proctor of Alabama poses for a photo after being selected 12th overall by the Miami Dolphins during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images

To quote Jon- Eric Sullivan: “Fast gets slow, but big doesn’t get small”. The Miami Dolphins have a new philosophy heading forward and it showed during the draft. The previous iteration of the Dolphins was based around speed and unfortunately, Sullivan’s quote became pretty true. This new regime wants to change the opinion of this team and wants to build a physical football team heading forward. We saw that with their first selection in Kadyn Proctor, who is a massive human being along the offensive line. You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below. Miami Dolphins get physical with draft class: ‘You need tough guys’From the beginning, it was a mantra.

Dolphins 2026 Draft

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Q&A

Who did the Miami Dolphins select in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Miami Dolphins selected Kadyn Proctor from Alabama as the 12th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

What is the new philosophy of the Miami Dolphins under Jon-Eric Sullivan?

The new philosophy focuses on building a physical football team rather than relying solely on speed.

How many picks did the Miami Dolphins have in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Miami Dolphins had a total of 13 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.