Miami Dolphins first-round picks: Your grades for Kadyn Proctor, Chris Johnson

TL;DR

The Miami Dolphins selected offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor with the 12th pick and cornerback Chris Johnson with the 27th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. These picks aim to strengthen the team's offensive line and address a critical need in the secondary.

Key points

Miami Dolphins selected Kadyn Proctor with the 12th pick
Dolphins drafted Chris Johnson with the 27th pick
Proctor is an offensive tackle from Alabama
Johnson is a cornerback from San Diego State
Dolphins traded down and then moved up in the draft

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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 23: Kadyn Proctor (R) of Alabama poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) after being selected twelfth overall pick by the Miami Dolphins during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images *Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Dolphins fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.* The Miami Dolphins entered Thursday night with two first-round picks, the 11th and the 30th selections. As they came on the clock for the first time on the night, they traded away the pick – though they did not move far, dropping one spot to the 12th position while adding two fifth-round picks from the Dallas Cowboys. With the 12th pick, the Dolphins selected offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor from Alabama, providing Miami with a huge offensive lineman who can play with tackle or guard. Miami could look to start him inside early in his career, while he also serves as the backup to right tackle Austin Jackson, who has struggled with injuries. Or, they could flip that and move Jackson inside and start Proctor at right tackle. The Dolphins then came back and made a second first-round trade, . With that selection, they added San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson. The addition gives Miami an immediate starter at a position of massive need. What do you think of the Dolphins’ first two picks of the 2026 Draft? Will it be enough to make a difference in the team’s chances of success this year, where , the longest odds in the AFC East? Vote below on the grades to let us know and head to the comments to discuss.

Q&A

Who did the Miami Dolphins draft in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Miami Dolphins drafted Kadyn Proctor from Alabama with the 12th pick and Chris Johnson from San Diego State with the 27th pick.

What positions do Kadyn Proctor and Chris Johnson play for the Miami Dolphins?

Kadyn Proctor plays as an offensive tackle, while Chris Johnson plays as a cornerback.

How did the Miami Dolphins acquire their first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Dolphins traded down one spot from the 11th to the 12th pick and moved up three spots from the 30th to the 27th pick to select Proctor and Johnson.