7-Round Miami Dolphins Mock Draft

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Overview

Delane is one of the top cornerbacks in a CB-rich draft. He excels in press coverage, altering release timing with punches and slides. Smooth hips and efficient footwork keep him connected in man coverage, while his processing allows for quick transitions in off-man and short zone looks. He has good top-end speed for vertical phasing but is inconsistent turning to find the football. While he locks in on the route at times, he’s rarely oblivious to the quarterback’s actions, allowing him to slam catch windows shut and play the football. He played through a core muscle injury for much of the 2025 season and still performed at an elite level. Delane’s emergence over the past two years might be indicative of what’s to come, as he’s shown lockdown potential.

Strengths

• Loose-limbed, highly athletic and efficient in his movements.
• Throws jabs and slides feet to cut off release from press.
• Gets hands on the route quickly and flows tightly to the route.
• Anticipates breaks from off coverage and pounces to erase separation space.
• Tracks quarterback without losing route awareness in zone coverage.
• Makes sharp overlaps to play the throw from deep zone drops.
• Smothers the catch point like a dominant shot blocker.
• Full-contact thumper ready to jar the ball loose.
• Engulfs and wraps up pass-catchers to quickly end the play.

Weaknesses

• Plays tall in space, limiting transition quickness at times.
• Can be baited by clever route combinations in deep zone.
• Aggressive hand usage to redirect, which will bring flags.
• Needs to become more consistent in locating deep throws.
• Can be tardy breaking down as an open-field tackler.

Round 1, Pick #30: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

“After insulating their secondary with high-level talent with their first Round 1 selection, the Dolphins shift to the offensive side of the ball at 30th overall, adding Denzel Boston as a potential WR1 for new quarterback Malik Willis.

At 6-foot-4, 212 pounds, Boston is a somewhat polarizing player. He’s not quite as proficient as smaller receivers against man coverage, but he still has the requisite agility and fluidity to offset and separate, as evidenced by his 6.8 three-cone. At the catch point, he’s one of the best in the class.”

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Overview

Two-year starter with elite ball skills that should supersede athletic/speed limitations. A Puka Nacua comparison might feel strong, but like Nacua, Boston enters the draft with speed/separation concerns and outstanding competitive toughness. Boston gets off the line with good burst and maintains his top speed throughout the route. He could have issues beating press, but releases can also be schemed. He’s very skilled when it comes to winning jump balls and contested throws. Boston also knows how to win in the red zone. Acclimating to NFL competition could take a year, but Boston has the makeup to become a productive possession target with above-average red-zone value.

Strengths

• Good early acceleration and plays faster than timed speed.
• Runs routes with good fluidity.
• Big-bodied target who plays to his size.
• Leans on defenders without sacrificing catch readiness.
• Scored 20 TDs over the last two seasons, proving himself a red-zone mismatch.
• Pro-caliber ball skills with elite hand strength to finish.
• Extends for off-frame throws with a spider web-like catch radius.
• Ball tracking and adjustment timing are top notch.
• Competitive and strong with his run-after-catch ability.

Weaknesses

• Production dipped when the competition level rose.
• Press release is linear and will give NFL CBs opportunities to get hands on him.
• Flashes early burst but lacks a true second gear.
• Routes lose steam when he digs his foot in on route turns.
• Earned separation closes as the route progresses.
• Might need formation help and stacks/motion to free his releases.

Round 2, Pick #43: Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF

“At 6-foot-4, 253 pounds, with near-34-inch arms, Malachi Lawrence has the explosiveness, speed, and power potential to mold, and the flashes of counter quickness as a pass-rusher are awe-inspiring.”

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An NFL-caliber edge rusher with prototypical size and length, Lawrence moves with the suddenness of a smaller player. Explosive get-off and a deep bag of moves/counters fuel his pocket disruption. He can win inside or outside but his speed-to-power conversion is average. His hands are subtle but skilled to quickly unlock openings and his secondary rush. He closes with burst and has the motor to hound scrambling quarterbacks. The next level will bring better tackles and more quick-sets, which will test how well his production translates. He makes splash plays behind the line but must provide better consistency and discipline in run support. Lawrence is an ascending prospect with rush polish and pro traits that should be enticing for pressure-hungry defenses.

Strengths

• Enticing blend of height, weight, length and athleticism.
• Tempo-based rusher with a full gas tank to go hunting.
• Rarely repeats rush sequencing or entry angles in a series.
• Easy to lose count of his go-to moves and counters.
• Explosive take-offs matched by explosive close-outs.
• Sudden feet allow him to bounce inside quickly against over-sets.
• Bypasses protection with a flurry of deft hand usage.
• Slants into gaps and tackles, cutting runners with short-area quickness.

Weaknesses

• Needs to play with better discipline and assignment integrity.
• Inconsistent edge-setter despite his physical attributes.
• Saw limited tests at the tackle position on his schedule.
• Rushes into blocker’s clutches as a reduced rusher.
• Strong hands and quick-sets dampen his rush momentum.

Round 3, Pick #75: Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern

“At 6-foot-8 with sub-33-inch arms, Caleb Tiernan has an unorthodox build, but he has the athleticism, leverage acquisition, strength, power, and technique to compensate.”

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Overview

Highly experienced college tackle who is likely to kick inside due to a lack of length that affects his protection projection. Tiernan is tall but carries the denseness of frame and core strength of a guard. Feet feature good initial quickness and he takes excellent angles on the move. He often finds early positioning advantages as a base blocker but lacks the anchor and play strength to consistently fortify/sustain. Leaky edges in pass pro will be less concerning with smaller spaces to patrol, while his punch timing and lateral quickness provide advantages. “Solid” feels like the ceiling for Tiernan as a guard/swing tackle who can eventually elevate into a starting role.

Strengths

• Team captain with experience at both tackle spots.
• Tall but compact with good lean mass and core strength.
• Takes excellent angles on back-side/play-side cutoffs.
• Creates leverage with hand placement and resets when needed.
• Delivers well-timed strikes with above-average pop in pass pro.
• Moves well enough to succeed in space in screen game.
• Size and core power make it tough for rushers to play through him.

Weaknesses

• Needs to stay back and guard against leaning in pass pro.
• Short arms create issues with redirection and block seal.
• Long defenders can stack and separate at the point.
• Average play strength to improve positioning during sustain phase.
• Edges become too leaky when challenged by the rush.
• Lacks tools to play outside and has a tall center of gravity for the interior.

Round 3, Pick #87: Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M

“Hedging for uncertainty with Austin Jackson, the Dolphins add Dametrious Crownover: A hulking 6-foot-7, 320-pound blocker who mirrors Patrick Paul‘s domineering visage.”

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Overview

Traits-based tackle with a coveted blend of size, length and athleticism. Crownover’s technique and fundamentals need significant polish. He converted from tight end to tackle in 2022 and is massive but quick. He can find and fit moving targets as a run blocker, but his pad level runs high, creating inconsistent drive power. He’s light on his feet out of the gate with pass-set quickness to protect his corner, but erratic footwork causes breakdowns and excessive pressures. Crownover has rare traits and a higher floor if everything clicks with coaching, but average swing tackle might be his ultimate landing spot.

Strengths

• Possesses elite arm length and athleticism for his size.
• Drops hips and explodes under his hands into drive blocks.
• Body control and agility allow him to adjust to movement in space.
• Has the foot quickness to feature more jump-sets as a pro.
• Can sap a rusher’s confidence when punch is timed up.
• Keeps head tucked and back flat during protection reps.
• Resets hands to reassert length after falling behind.

Weaknesses

• Technique is still a work in progress.
• Operates with tall pad level when fitting up run blocks.
• Secure block needs better thump before working up on combos.
• Hands frequently land high and/or outside the frame.
• Elongated pass slides create openings for inside counters.
• Lacks feel for pocket depth and set points.
• Footwork and base width become sloppy when redirecting weight.

Round 3, Pick #90: Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State

“While Delane can man the slot and the boundary, Davison Igbinosun has the tools to eventually lock down one side with his length, explosion, recalibration quickness, and zeal.”

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Overview

Igbinosun is an iron man with 53 career starts, fitting the mold of a press corner with good size and long arms. He uses heavy hands and strength to reroute receivers, staying tight on most vertical routes. However, hip tightness, disjointed footwork and average route recognition make pattern-matching a chore in larger spaces or in off-man coverage. Improving his technique and getting him to trust it will be critical in reducing penalties. He is tough, strong and a willing run defender. Traits raise the ceiling to CB2 in a zone-heavy scheme, but his floor as an average backup might be a more likely outcome.

Strengths

• Carries imposing frame with long arms.
• Can delay press release with heavy hands.
• Chokes off landing space on go balls down the sideline.
• When he’s in position, few catches will be finished.
• Better technique could unlock a higher ceiling.
• Ready to fill or set edges depending on what is needed.
• Proactively looks for chances to support the run.

Weaknesses

• Finished career with a jaw-dropping 30 penalties, per PFF.
• Reaches and grabs when route adversity strikes.
• Lacks fluidity in hips and feet to stay sticky in man.
• Struggles to recover cleanly when leverage is beaten.
• Still waiting for him to turn and find the football in flight.
• More shoulder strikes than wrap-ups in run support.

Round 3, Pick #94: Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt

“Eli Stowers will always be somewhat limited in the blocking phase, but the 6-foot-4, 239-pound TE has the rare speed and dynamism to be a true pass-game catalyst at the position.”

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Overview

Stowers is an explosive quarterback convert with just three years at the tight end position. He’s an excellent athlete with long arms but needs to keep filling out his frame. He’s a natural pass catcher with an outstanding catch radius and massive run-after-catch talent. While his route-running and contested-catch ability need work, he excels at moving the chains on screens/short catches. He has the speed to threaten downfield against linebackers. His run-blocking ceiling might be low, but his traits create above-average potential as a pass-catching “F” tight end, fitting the growing trend of utilizing two- and three-tight-end sets more heavily.

Strengths

• Adjusts to route redirection and can beat linebackers down the seam.
• Displayed good in-and-out quickness from his breaks versus Texas.
• Hands-catcher who excels in bringing in throws from outside his frame.
• Tracks downfield throws, adjusting speed and positioning accordingly.
• Seven-foot high-jumper who can leap, extend and catch at the highest point.
• Dangerous acceleration and elusiveness to add yards after the catch.
• Ability to stalk and mirror as a positional blocker in the slot.

Weaknesses

• Coasts into route breaks and drifts instead of making crisp cuts.
• Bad habit of letting off the gas and shirking his true play speed.
• Can be accosted at the top of the route by handsy coverage.
• Inconsistent to claim his catch space on contested throws.
• Commitment and aggression as a run blocker is not where it needs to be.
• Has no special-teams experience.

Round 4, Pick #130: Louis Moore, Safety, Indiana

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Overview

Instinctive safety prospect with impressive interception production in 2025. Moore reads his keys and plays with good discipline for proper positioning as a split-field safety. He shades coverage according to the quarterback’s eyes and has above-average ball skills when contesting. He’s an average athlete, lacking agility and speed, and struggles matching receivers. He will face major obstacles in pursuing and tackling NFL runners in the open field. Moore plays with heavy pads and his football IQ is a plus, but his athletic deficiencies could be tough to overcom

Strengths

• Disciplined in reading keys and being in the right place at the right time.
• Plays with above-average ball skills and instincts from depth.
• Tracks and adjusts to ball flight like a center fielder.
• Closes on receivers with accurate angles to stop them cold.
• Comes to balance, meeting runners with a wide base.
• Explodes hips into ball-carriers for real stopping power.

Weaknesses

• Below-average arm length and wingspan.
• Trigger quickness and burst from depth are ordinary.
• Athleticism and speed appear to be severely lacking when playing in space.
• Lacks reactive quickness and agility as open-field tackler.
• Pursuit angles deteriorate when the chase stretches out.
• Will enter camp as a 25-year-old rookie.

Round 5, Pick #151: Taurean York, LB, Texas A&M

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Overview

York is a defensive quarterback who aligns the front and leads by example with all-day urgency. He’s compact with thick thighs and good play strength but struggles to hold up against/shed climbing blocks that find him. His short-area movement is choppy but efficient with quick acceleration to chase outside runs, but he lacks sustained speed. He’s in constant “trigger and close” mode but needs better diagnostic patience to avoid missed run fits. He will struggle holding up in man coverage. Linebackers with York’s size/length typically face uphill roster climbs, but his tape appears good enough to warrant a backup role with instant special-teams value.

Strengths

• Compact with a thick base and good balance.
• Plays the game with an abundance of energy and urgency.
• Scrapes with pace similar to the run concept.
• Stays low to dip and slip incoming blocks.
• Closes quickly on ball-carriers in short spaces.
• Accelerates through contact to deliver pop on tackles.
• Diagnoses screens quickly and hustles to shut them down.

Weaknesses

• Needs more patience downhill to avoid losing gap leverage.
• Undersized and gets knocked around by big-bodied blockers.
• Struggles shedding blocks once they sink into him.
• Short arms limit consistent wrap finishes as a tackler.
• Has issues losing track of zone threats.

Round 7, Pick #227: Jordan Hudson, WR, SMU

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Overview

Hudson’s steady production at SMU mirrors what shows up on tape. He’s built for boundary “X” receiver work, but he wasn’t often tested by quality press or sticky man coverage. He flashes the athleticism to run a more robust route tree. However, his technique needs refinement, and his lack of speed prevents him from separating at an NFL-caliber level. He’s above average at tracking and adjusting to 50/50 balls, but he will see a high rate of contested tries. He’s an underrated “add yards” option, as he’s shown he can slither and slam his way into extra yardage. Hudson is a consistent, competitive finisher who needs to prove he can create pro-level throwing windows to settle in as a WR4/5 option.

Strengths

• Big game in upset of Miami, with 11 catches for 136 yards.
• Accurate in tracking and recalibrating downfield course.
• Knack for gaining late positioning on jump balls and fades.
• Impressive body control makes difficult adjustments look easy.
• Hands-catcher with good extension and sudden hands.
• Shows ability to become an impactful run blocker.
• Combines early elusiveness and plus physicality in run-after-catch.
• YAC threat on screens and hitches.

Weaknesses

• Lacks sudden feet to slip by press on outside release.
• Lets foot off the gas too quickly during the drive phase.
• Must prove he can run an expanded route tree.
• Deep throws to him will be contested due to lack of separation speed.
• Touchdown opportunities were dropped in the end zone.
• Inconsistent finishing routes when he’s not the primary read.

Round 7, Pick #238: Skyler Gill-Howard, DT, Texas A&M

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Overview

Gill-Howard is an undersized one-gapper using suddenness and leverage to elude the clenches of bigger players. He plays with a non-stop motor and palpable sense of urgency, creating wins off the snap against the run and pass. He gives blockers no reps off. His secondary effort and block counters keeps him in the play longer. Gill-Howard lacks functional size and length, which will make him both scheme- and matchup-dependent as a pro. He needs to major in disruption and chaos to find a long-term home as a rotational, upfield tackle.

Strengths

• Balance and leverage to stay upright and in the play.
• Typically beats lateral blocks to the spot.
• First step and closing burst are both rush weapons.
• Sets up edge attack with well-timed slide step.
• Works two-hand swipe and slap/swim to clear the blocker’s edge.
• Gets to instant counters when the initial rush stalls.

Weaknesses

• Smaller with shorter arms.
• Engulfed once bigger linemen latch on.
• Lacks length for two-gapping and mass to fight double teams.
• Pressure production generated by the same move/approach.
• Missing power element to collapse the pocket.
• Season-ending ankle injury in October required surgery.