Dolphins GM reveals which position Kadyn Proctor will start at in 2026

The Miami Dolphins brought in several talented players throughout the seven rounds of the 2026 NFL draft last week that they believe could be building blocks for a franchise that's rebuilding.

Miami's first selection on Day 1 came at No. 12 after trading down one slot, as they picked Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor, who earned All-SEC honors twice and All-American honors once in his three years with the Crimson Tide.

While Proctor started 39 games at left tackle at Alabama, the Dolphins don't have an immediate need at either tackle spot, so it looks like the first-round pick is moving positions to start his professional career.

“I think probably Day One I think he’s probably lining up at left guard, and we’ll move Jonah [Savaiinaea] to the right side, and off we go,” Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said on the "Joe Rose Show" on Wednesday.

Miami took Savaiinaea in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft out of Arizona. He had split time at both tackle and guard during his college career at Arizona, but he started all 17 games at left guard for the Dolphins.

Savaiinaea struggled as a rookie, grading as the worst guard in football by Pro Football Focus.

Having Proctor and Patrick Paul on the left side of the line, protecting Malik Willis' blindside, should be an immediate upgrade, and maybe Savaiinaea can benefit from the flip.

While Sullivan revealed that Proctor will cross-train at both tackle and guard, it will depend on his performance, and the performance of others around him, where he plays.

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