Jacob Infante 3-Round Mock Draft has Miami Selecting

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Overview

McCoy is a toolsy outside corner with CB1 flashes, but an ACL tear robbed him of a much-needed third season. Hips and feet are smooth, allowing for quality lateral transitions and efficient gathers to match hard-breaking curls. He’s athletic in his recoveries but average acceleration leaves him chasing too often on go routes. More focused, physical press disruption should make the rep easier to control. He’s opportunistic with strong ball skills at the catch point. His route squeeze and zone awareness should improve with more reps. We should expect McCoy’s athletic traits and instincts to help him make up for lost time once he gets into camp.

Strengths

• Former triple- and long-jumper with explosive lowers.
• Posted 16 passes defensed, including six interceptions, from 2023 to 2024.
• Patient in the early phases, allowing receivers to declare before opening.
• Quick, confident feet can match release and recover when beaten.
• Oily hips create fluid movement and change of direction in space.
• Has the size to become more imposing underneath.
• Shows ability to gather and redirect when matching comebacks.
• Doesn’t guard grass and will look to overlap in zone coverages.
• Engulfs wideouts at catch point for fast finishes or pass breakups.

Weaknesses

• Struggles to stay in phase against speedy route benders.
• Loses poise and will grab when the rep becomes challenging.
• Needs better physicality to suffocate work space on verticals.
• Displays some indecision on zone switch-offs.
• More drag-down tackler than full-body hitter.
• Missed 2025 season with ACL tear.

Round 1, Pick #30: Kevin Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

“Having traded Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, the Dolphins could look to draft a wide receiver with the first of their multiple first-round picks. They don’t do so in this mock draft, but luckily for them, there should be plenty of good value at the position with the No. 30 overall pick, too.

KC Concepcion is a dynamic receiver with tremendous YAC ability and impressive quickness, excelling as a route runner who shoots out of his breaks.

Throughout his stints at Texas A&M and NC State, he’s been a reliable underneath weapon with inside-outside versatility. His twitchiness underneath and speed-oriented game would give Miami a chance at finding a direct replacement for Waddle for much cheaper.”

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Overview

Concepcion offers immediate burst and separation into space. He’s elusive in beating press and getting into breaks with minimum damage from handsy coverage. While he has a one-speed approach, he can snap off routes with alarming suddenness, making him extremely difficult to match at leveraged break points. He’s instinctive against zone. He’s also a nightmare for man coverage on choice routes and near the goal line. He’s quicker than fast, with more value on utility throws utilizing run after catch. Concepcion’s ability to quickly uncover should be very appealing to teams with spotty protection and a young quarterback.

Strengths

• Outstanding acceleration over the first 15 yards of the route.
• Punishes missed jam attempts with a big vertical window.
• Elite short-area footwork and separation quickness.
• Can run every route well over the first two levels.
• Maintains distance from grabby coverage at break points.
• Separation burst is multiplied by his creation of route leverage.
• Probes zone pockets with awareness and opens quickly to quarterback.
• Hard to square and wrap up on run-after-catch throws underneath.
• Good vision and north/south mentality with the ball in his hands.

Weaknesses

• Possesses average top-end speed.
• Routes are fast but lack setup and speed variance.
• Higher drop total working into the teeth of the defense.
• Has trouble adjusting to throws at varied speeds.
• Won’t add much value with run blocking from the slot.

 Round 2, Pick #43: Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon

“Amidst stints at Wyoming and USC, Emmanuel Pregnon transferred to Oregon in 2025 and has put together strong tape everywhere he’s gone. He’s a flexible, powerful guard who offers solid starting upside in the NFL.”

Round 3, Pick #75: Keyron Crawford, EDGE, Auburn

“Keyron Crawford isn’t as big or as strong as his more heralded teammate Keldric Faulk, but he offers high-level explosiveness, flexibility, and effort getting to the passer. His value as a situational pass rusher right out of the gate should be apparent to teams needing some more juice up front, and he has the upside to turn into more.”

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Overview

Crawford is a stand-up rush linebacker prospect with plus athletic traits, but he’ll need more seasoning to reach his potential. He started playing football in his senior year of high school and is still developing both instincts and technique. The former high school basketball player has toughness to match his athleticism but isn’t ready to set an NFL edge yet. He’s twitchy and rushes with ideal energy as a hungry quarterback-hunter. However, he might benefit from dialing back his constant acceleration and becoming more intentional with his rush. Crawford has special teams and situational rush value now, but his best football is still to come.

Strengths

• Twitchy take-off getting off the snap and into his upfield rush.
• Change-of-direction quickness to eat up a two-way go in the rush game.
• Bendy lower half allows him to sink and trim the edge at the top of the rush.
• Displayed improvements in his rush approach in 2025.
• Good pop in his hands to attack blockers when technique is right.
• Can give an aggressive re-route to tight ends getting off the line.
• Played “Buck” edge position, showing ability to rush or drop and cover in space.
• Above-average pursuit quickness to run and tackle in space.

Weaknesses

• Has trouble getting off of pass punches that latch into his frame.
• Needs to vary his rush tempo to reduce predictability.
• Still developing rush counters to find more answers when stalled.
• Inconsistent technique/discipline to set a sturdy edge.
• Will start tackle tries from a distance instead of closing out the runner.
• Below-average awareness and recognition as a run defender.

Round 3, Pick #87: Justin Joly

“After standing out at UConn for two years, Justin Joly made the jump seamlessly to NC State for his final two years. He’s a little smaller for a tight end, but is a fluid athlete with great hands who knows how to work himself open against zone coverage.”

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Overview

Undersized pass-catcher with the ability to expand the route tree and challenge man coverage around the field. Joly still needs to polish his route-running but he has the footwork and athletic traits to uncover. He doesn’t catch with much hand extension and fights throws on occasion but he makes up for it with impressive body control/catch toughness. His effort and strain as a blocker need to improve. Joly has the ability to contribute as a moveable “F” tight end.

Strengths

• Possesses good wingspan with huge hands.
• Sturdy and strong with ability to catch through heavy contact.
• Has the hips and feet to run routes on all three levels.
• Route adjustments against coverage traffic come seamlessly.
• Consistently scrambles to freedom when the pass play extends.
• Good leaper with basketball body control to lean and adjust to the throw.

Weaknesses

• Wasn’t as splashy or sure-handed in 2025 compared to his 2024 tape.
• Drifts on route turns, opening a door for defenders to undercut.
• Has some trouble securing throws that are sent to his back shoulder/hip.
• Ducks head and leans into his run-blocking fits.
• Lacks consistent positioning, hand usage and strain as a blocker.

Round 3, Pick #90: Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia St

“The Dolphins double down at wide receiver early in this 2026 NFL Mock Draft. Ted Hurst is a 6’3″ weapon with very good deep speed and the subtle stem work needed to work himself open against different coverage looks.”

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Overview

Long-legged, vertical-minded wideout with the speed and ability to stress corners from snap to whistle. Hurst is quick to beat press and hit the accelerator into his route work. He has the hips, feet and balance to run a more robust route tree than what we saw from him in college. He’s an above-average ball-tracker deep and a dangerous catch-and-run option. The hands are average and he needs to become more assertive on 50/50 balls on all three levels. Hurst appears capable of surviving the jump in competition and projects as a “Z” receiver with quality upside.

Overview

Long-legged, vertical-minded wideout with the speed and ability to stress corners from snap to whistle. Hurst is quick to beat press and hit the accelerator into his route work. He has the hips, feet and balance to run a more robust route tree than what we saw from him in college. He’s an above-average ball-tracker deep and a dangerous catch-and-run option. The hands are average and he needs to become more assertive on 50/50 balls on all three levels. Hurst appears capable of surviving the jump in competition and projects as a “Z” receiver with quality upside.

Strengths

• Quick to shake press with his stutter-and-go release.
• Above-average acceleration for a long-legged wideout.
• Downhill speed features a second gear to run under deep throws.
• Tracks and adjusts paths to deep throws with consistent focus.
• Good footwork for quick in-and-outs at break points.
• Hip sink to stop quickly on comebacks and zone-beaters.
• Juice to eliminate pursuit angles with the ball in his hands.

Weaknesses

• Struggles to bring in tough catches despite his wingspan.
• Inconsistent stacking cornerbacks on deep routes.
• Doesn’t impose his size on catch points nearly enough.
• Will face a huge step up in coverage quality in the pros.
• Very minimal run-blocking on tape.

Round 3, Pick #94: Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas

“He’s as raw as the day is long, but I’d argue no quarterback in the 2026 draft has the physical tools that Taylen Green has. He’s an elite athlete at quarterback with a big frame and a strong arm, making him worth a flyer for a team with a lot of mid-round capital like the Dolphins.”

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Overview

A long, rangy, dual-threat quarterback with upside, Green’s ability to generate explosive plays as a runner and passer helped keep his offense afloat. In-game consistency has been a sticking point, though. He has a long, unorthodox delivery and tends to baby too many throws. He can generate enough velocity and distance to stress defenses over the second and third levels. Green puts the ball in harm’s way at an alarming rate, which will translate to greater trouble against more talented defenders and more complicated coverage reads. His ability to win with his legs on called runs or pocket breaks pushes his value beyond his passing profile. Green’s upside will be tantalizing but his ceiling will only track with his growth as a passer.

Strengths

• Rare size/athleticism for the position.
• Provides dual-theat attack options and can work off script.
• Tall with an elevated release point for layered throws between the numbers.
• Does an admirable job of tying feet to eyes through progressions.
• Gets through progressions smoothly when he finds his rhythm.
• Throws with adequate velocity for tight-window throws.
• Can outstride pursuit and turn scrambles into first downs.
• Ability as a runner gives his offense a chance when passing is off.

Weaknesses

• Disappointing passing results when he breaks the pocket.
• Processing and timing need improvements on the next level.
• Struggles with post-snap recognition of zone lurkers underneath.
• Needs to more consistently quiet his feet to improve accuracy.
• Needs to get better at manipulating and holding coverage with his eyes.
• Throws with a long-limbed delivery that slows his operation and release.
• Aims throws that turn into misfires or underthrown interceptions.
• Too willing to move backwards instead of climbing when under pressure.