Dolphins predicted to pick OT and CB with injury risk in Round 1 of ESPN mock draft

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The Miami Dolphins own two picks inside the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft, with the 11th selection (their own) and the 30th selection (Denver Broncos).

Jeff Hafley and Jon-Eric Sullivan will have the chance to make a few important picks as this is their first year of a major rebuild for Miami.

ESPN's Peter Schrager, in his final mock draft, made a pair of draft pick projections for the Dolphins that would be high-risk, high-reward, as he has Miami taking an offensive tackle and a cornerback with some major injury concerns in Round 1.

Dolphins projected to draft OT and CB with injury risk in Round 1

1. Francis Mauigoa, OT, back issue

"11. Miami Dolphins: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami," Schrager writes. "... I could absolutely see this new Dolphins regime shoring up the offensive line and building out from there."

Miami needs to upgrade the offensive line, and Francis Mauigoa, the big Miami offensive tackle, would make a ton of sense. The issue is that he has a herniated disk in his back, which is, obviously, a concerning diagnosis.

But, a rebuilding team like the Dolphins can take the chance on Mauigoa in hopes that he can use his rookie year to put that herniated disk issue behind him and become a stalwart at right tackle for years to come.

2. Jermod McCoy, CB, knee issues

"30. Miami Dolphins (via DEN): Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee," Schrager writes. "The concerns around McCoy's knee are real, so I think he does go a little later than previously thought. But ... I don't think he falls out of the first round."