Miami Dolphins 2026 NFL Draft: Picks by round, biggest needs, best fits

TL;DR

The 2026 NFL Draft for the Miami Dolphins starts on April 23 in Pittsburgh, with a primary focus on selecting a wide receiver. The team has lost key players Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, leaving new quarterback Malik Willis in need of support.

Key points

2026 NFL Draft starts April 23 in Pittsburgh
Miami Dolphins need a wide receiver
Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are no longer with the team
Malik Willis is the new quarterback
Malik Washington is currently WR1

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Miami Dolphins2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off live from Pittsburgh on Thursday, April 23 and the latest crop of rookies will be hearing their names called all weekend long. For the Miami Dolphins, the biggest need is an obvious one: Wide receiver.

The Dolphins went on a fire sale this offseason. Wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are both gone. New quarterback Malik Willis has Malik Washington as WR1 right now. Look for the Dolphins to target a wide receiver early in this year's draft.

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Here's everything you need to know about the Miami Dolphins for this year's draft, including a round-by-round look at picks and a potential trade candidate already on the roster.

Miami Dolphins NFL Draft best prospect fit: S Caleb Downs, Ohio State

Per USA TODAY's Ayrton Ostly:

Jeff Hafley oversaw a defensive improvement in Green Bay and got the most out of free agent acquisition Xavier McKinney at safety. The Dolphins' secondary needs a lot of help, and while one player alone can't do it, Downs could come close. The Buckeyes' product is a versatile piece who would lift the floor of the entire secondary and bring the Dolphins' defense closer to league-average.