Bucky Brooks Mock Draft 4.0 has MIAMI Selecting

NFL.com Draft Profile

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: Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon

“The ultra-physical interior blocker is a beast at the point of attack. Pregnon excels at whipping defenders in the phone booth, exhibiting a feisty play style that will set the tone for the Dolphins’ offensive makeover.”

NFL.com Draft Profile

Overview

Ultra-durable and experienced, Pregnon has the prototypical frame of a downhill blocker. He’ll get beat to first contact but usually reclaims the rep using well-placed hands, a broad base and upper-body power to displace and finish with authority. Range and foot quickness are average as a move blocker and lead to block leakage against slants. In pass pro, he leverages his length well and is quick to detect twists/blitz development. Long pass slides and forward lunges invite counters from skilled, sub-package rushers but protection isn’t a major concern. He’ll be an older rookie who projects as a good plug-and-play starter and immediate run-blocking upgrade.

Strengths

• Broad build with excellent lean muscle mass, long arms and huge hands.
• Does a nice job of adjusting and fitting blocks on short pulls.
• Plays with precise hand placement and a strong base in run game.
• Glass-eating field demeanor will be appreciated by coaches.
• Powerful in upper body to corral and sustain against movers.
• Plays the game with consistent forward push and drive power.
• Able to short-set and blockade the pocket versus power.
• Protects with active hands to stay in the face of the rush.

Weaknesses

• Lacks ideal initial quickness into the neutral zone.
• Needs better attention to his secure block on combos.
• Hand quickness is average for first strikes in run game.
• Below-average change of direction and adjustments in space.
• Occasionally overstrides in his protection mirror.
• Pushes instead of punching, creating imbalance versus counters.