Jon-Eric Sullivan talks about the draft – The Splash Zone 4/17/26

TL;DR

Jon-Eric Sullivan, the Miami Dolphins' general manager, held his first pre-draft press conference, emphasizing he will have final say on draft picks. The NFL Draft is set to begin on April 23, 2026.

Key points

Jon-Eric Sullivan held his first pre-draft press conference.
He will have final say on the Dolphins' draft picks.
The NFL Draft starts on April 23, 2026.
The Dolphins have needs at almost every position.
Sullivan is more likely to move back than up in the draft.

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Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

We are a little less than a week away from the start of the NFL Draft and just the other day, Jon-Eric Sullivan held his first pre-draft press conference as the general manager of the Miami Dolphins. You’re not going to get much out of these guys as they don’t want to tip their hand to what they plan on doing. We did learn however that Sullivan is going to have final say on the picks and make the tough decisions on what is best for the Dolphins. You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below. Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan is clearly in charge of this NFL DraftIf Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has deemed a player red-flag undraftable in the upcoming NFL Draft, he has a simple plan.

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Q&A

What did Jon-Eric Sullivan say about his role in the NFL Draft?

Jon-Eric Sullivan stated that he will have final say on the Miami Dolphins' draft picks and will make the tough decisions regarding the team's selections.

When does the 2026 NFL Draft start?

The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled to begin on April 23, 2026.

What are the Miami Dolphins' needs heading into the draft?

The Miami Dolphins have needs at almost every position as they prepare for the upcoming NFL Draft.

Is Jon-Eric Sullivan likely to trade up or down in the draft?

Jon-Eric Sullivan indicated that the Dolphins are 'more likely to move back than move up' in the 2026 NFL Draft.