New mock sees Dolphins making huge trade during 2026 NFL Draft

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We’re inching ever closer to the start of the 2026 NFL Draft — with the first round kicking off in just two days on Thursday, April 23rd.

As we know, the Miami Dolphins hold two first round picks in this year’s selection process — #11 and #30 (courtesy of the trade that saw wide receiver Jaylen Waddle shipped off to the Denver Broncos). With plenty of ammunition, and even more holes on the roster, could we see new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan maneuver up and down the board later this week?

Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated certainly thinks so.

In Orr’s latest mock draft released Tuesday morning, he has the Dolphins trading with the Philadelphia Eagles — giving up pick #11 in exchange for pick #23 and a 2027 first round selection. He has the Eagles making the move for Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. Just after Philadelphia’s pick, he has Miami Hurricanes pass rusher Rueben Bain Jr. being selected at pick #12, with USC wide receiver Makai Lemon going at pick #13.