The Miami Dolphins selected Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek with the 87th overall pick in the third round of the NFL Draft on April 24. Kacmarek is noted for his athleticism, size, and blocking skills, though he has limited experience as a receiver.
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Will Kacmarek drafted by Miami Dolphins
Selected with the 87th overall pick
Position: Tight end
Noted for size, speed, and blocking skills
Limited experience as a receiver
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Will Kacmarek picked by Dolphins in Round 3 NFL Draft: How TE fits
MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins selected Ohio State tight end Will Kacmaerek with the 87th overall pick, Round 3 of the NFL draft on April 24.
Will Kacmarek scouting report
Athletic Y tight end with size, speed and blocking acumen who was buried in the pass-catching hierarchy at Ohio State so he's an unproven receiver with awkward footwork.
Oct 18, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek (89) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Michigan defensive end T.J. Guy (4) talks to Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek (89) after a play during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.
Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek (89) stiff arms Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Keon Wylie (32) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 1, 2025.
Q&A
What round was Will Kacmarek drafted in the NFL Draft?
Will Kacmarek was drafted in the third round of the NFL Draft.
Which team selected Will Kacmarek in the NFL Draft?
The Miami Dolphins selected Will Kacmarek in the NFL Draft.
What position does Will Kacmarek play?
Will Kacmarek plays the tight end position.
What are Will Kacmarek's strengths as a tight end?
Will Kacmarek is known for his athleticism, size, speed, and blocking skills.
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Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek (89) shakes hands with head coach Ryan Day during senior day honors prior to the NCAA football game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 22, 2025. Ohio State won 42-9.
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day high fives tight end Will Kacmarek (89) during the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9.
Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek (89) is tackled by Miami Hurricanes linebacker Raul Aguirre Jr. (10) in the fourth quarter during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek (89) flips over Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Louis Moore (7) as he rushes along the sideline Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, during the Big Ten football championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek (89) runs with the ball during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek (TE10) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek (TE10) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek (TE10) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Photos: Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek Dolphins' third-round pick
Oct 18, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek (89) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Photos: Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek Dolphins' third-round pick
Oct 18, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek (89) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Photos: Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek Dolphins' third-round pick
Michigan defensive end T.J. Guy (4) talks to Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek (89) after a play during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.
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Photos: Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek Dolphins' third-round pick
Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek (89) stiff arms Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Keon Wylie (32) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 1, 2025.
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Photos: Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek Dolphins' third-round pick
Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek (89) shakes hands with head coach Ryan Day during senior day honors prior to the NCAA football game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 22, 2025. Ohio State won 42-9.
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Photos: Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek Dolphins' third-round pick
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day high fives tight end Will Kacmarek (89) during the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9.
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Photos: Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek Dolphins' third-round pick
Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek (89) is tackled by Miami Hurricanes linebacker Raul Aguirre Jr. (10) in the fourth quarter during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
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Photos: Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek Dolphins' third-round pick
Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek (89) flips over Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Louis Moore (7) as he rushes along the sideline Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, during the Big Ten football championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Photos: Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek Dolphins' third-round pick
Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek (89) runs with the ball during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Photos: Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek Dolphins' third-round pick
Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek (TE10) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos: Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek Dolphins' third-round pick
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek (TE10) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
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Photos: Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek Dolphins' third-round pick
Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek (TE10) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos: Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek Dolphins' third-round pick
Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State was so deep in receiver talent that Kacmarek got lost in the shuffle, but he will be a gem pick for teams looking for a big and nasty run-blocking tight end who loves to pancake defenders. His hands are just OK, but he can be effective in short yardage and red zone offense.
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Columbus Dispatch reporter Rob Oller contributed to this report.
