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Dolphins’ Top 3 Needs Ahead of NFL Draft Revealed

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics
By Angelo Guinhawa | Last updated Mar 27, 2026 11:24 PM ET

The Miami Dolphins are entering the 2026 NFL Draft with clear priorities as they look to strengthen their roster. After an active offseason, the team has identified three key areas that need immediate attention.

One of the primary concerns is along the offensive line, where consistency and protection remain issues. Improving depth and reliability up front is essential to maintaining stability in the passing game and supporting the run attack.

Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is shown before their game against the Houston Texans Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Another area of focus is the defensive front, particularly the need for additional pass-rushing help. While the Dolphins have shown flashes of pressure, adding a dynamic edge presence could elevate the unit’s overall effectiveness.

The secondary also stands out as a position group in need of reinforcement. Injuries and inconsistency have created gaps in coverage, making it a priority to add talent that can contribute early.

NFL Analysis Reveals Miami Dolphins’ Top 3 Needs Ahead of Draft

Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is shown before their preseason game against there Seattle Seahawks Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Miami will need to address three big needs by the time the draft is done. This is detailed more in an analysis by Marcel Louis-Jacques for ESPN.

Top three needs: WR, edge, CB. Trading Jaylen Waddle vaulted wide receiver to the top of Miami’s list of draft needs, with no No. 1 option in place. Signing Joshua Uche and David Ojabo is an improvement on the Dolphins’ pass rush, but that shouldn’t stop them from spending a first-round pick on the position. Early in the draft, Miami could also look at cornerback, which is one of the most unproven position groups on its roster despite free agent signings.

Addressing these needs will be critical as Miami looks to remain competitive in a challenging AFC landscape. The draft presents an opportunity to inject young talent into key areas while building for both the present and the future.

As the Dolphins prepare to make their selections, the focus remains on finding players who can fill immediate roles. Success in addressing these top needs could play a major role in shaping the team’s trajectory for the upcoming season.

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