Dolphins pair of rookies who play the same position get exciting 2026 prediction

While Rodriguez, the Texas Tech linebacker who was a turnover machine with seven forced fumbles and four interceptions this past season, has a clear fit, the same cannot be said for Louis.

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"He is going to find a role quickly with the Dolphins -- be it at weakside linebacker or box safety," Yates writes. "New coach Jeff Hafley should be able to tap into Louis' unique skillset.

While Rodriguez is a more typical linebacker archetype, Louis is a smaller backer who is 6-foot, 220-pounds. He can fit in as a linebacker or as a box safety.

But, regardless of where the Dolphins use him, Yates is predicting that Louis will, just like Rodriguez, make an instant impact for the Dolphins.

This pair of predictions from Yates is very exciting, as not only are the Dolphins' first-rounders expected to make an impact right away, but their linebacker picks down the board are also capable of being good right from the start of their careers.

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