Kenneth Grant changes number following rookie season with Dolphins

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Kenneth Grant, the Miami Dolphins' first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has changed his jersey number from #90 to #78, returning to his college number. Grant aims to improve after a rookie season with 33 tackles and two sacks.

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Kenneth Grant changed his jersey number from #90 to #78
He was the 13th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft
Grant aims to improve after a rookie season with 33 tackles
He returns to his college number worn at the University of Michigan
The Dolphins are preparing for rookie minicamp this weekend

James DanielsUniversity of MichiganKenneth GrantMiami Dolphins

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 12: Kenneth Grant #90 of the Miami Dolphins looks on from the field during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Hard Rock Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images While new Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan just finished stocking the team’s closet with all new players during his first draft as the leader of Miami’s front office, the final first-round pick of the Chris Grier tenure has decided that his game-day wardrobe could use some sprucing up as well. Dolphins defensive tackle Kenneth Grant — the 13th overall selection in the first-round of the 2025 NFL Draft — has officially changed his jersey number. He’s ditching the #90 kit in exchange for #78 — formerly worn by failed offensive line experiment James Daniels. Grant is returning to his college number, where at the University of Michigan he was a third-team All-American in 2024, and a two-time All-Big Ten selection in 2023 and 2024. While his rookie year wasn’t a total failure — some would label his contributions to the 2025 Miami Dolphins a little on the “*underwhelming*” side. He finished the season with 33 total tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss and five quarterback hits. Grant’s play did improve as the year went along, so predicting another step forward for the youngster in 2026 would be a solid bet. We will continue to keep you updated on all things Miami Dolphins as the team prepares for rookie minicamp this weekend.

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Why did Kenneth Grant change his jersey number with the Dolphins?

Kenneth Grant changed his jersey number to return to his college number, #78, after wearing #90 during his rookie season.

What were Kenneth Grant's stats during his rookie season with the Dolphins?

In his rookie season, Kenneth Grant recorded 33 total tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss, and five quarterback hits.

Who did Kenneth Grant replace as the jersey number #78 for the Miami Dolphins?

Kenneth Grant replaced James Daniels, who previously wore the jersey number #78 before Grant's change.

Kenneth Grant changes number following rookie season with Dolphins

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