Dolphins plan to start Kadyn Proctor at guard, not tackle

TL;DR

The Miami Dolphins plan to start 2026 first-round pick Kadyn Proctor at left guard instead of tackle. Proctor, who played at Alabama, was selected 12th overall and is expected to improve the offensive line.

Key points

Kadyn Proctor was selected 12th overall by the Dolphins in the 2026 NFL Draft
Proctor will start at left guard, not tackle
Miami's offensive line includes Patrick Paul, Jonah Savaiinaea, Aaron Brewer, Jamaree Salyer, and Austin Jackson

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University of AlabamaNick SabanKalen DeBoer

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Kadyn Proctor, who played offensive tackle with the Alabama Crimson Tide, speaks during a press conference at the Baptist Health Training Complex on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins selected Proctor as the 12th overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) The Miami Dolphins used the 12th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Kadyn Proctor, a 6’6, 315 pound left tackle from the University of Alabama. Proctor made 40 starts in college under head coaches Nick Saban and Kalen DeBoer, all of which came at left tackle. However, according to general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, the Dolphins plan to start Proctor at left guard this season. From the moment he was drafted, Proctor was never likely to start at left tackle for the Dolphins. In fact, prior to the draft many scouts suggested that Proctor’s NFL future would lie at guard anyways, due to his inconsistency in pass protection but elite ability to go downhill. And though Miami’s roster is thin, current left tackle Patrick Paul was one of the team’s bright spots last season. As such, it would be silly to move Paul away from a position he’s played so well in. Currently, the Dolphins starting offensive line looks like this:

LT: Patrick Paul
LG: Jonah Savaiinaea

Q&A

Why are the Dolphins starting Kadyn Proctor at guard instead of tackle?

The Dolphins believe Proctor's NFL future lies at guard due to his inconsistency in pass protection and elite downhill ability.

Who are the current starters on the Dolphins' offensive line for 2026?

The current starters are Patrick Paul at left tackle, Kadyn Proctor at left guard, Aaron Brewer at center, Jamaree Salyer at right guard, and Austin Jackson at right tackle.

What was Kadyn Proctor's college experience before joining the Dolphins?

Kadyn Proctor made 40 starts at left tackle for the University of Alabama under coaches Nick Saban and Kalen DeBoer.