Miami Dolphin Rookie Power Rankings

The Miami Dolphins have a youth movement in full swing this season and their rookie class is working a high snap count on both sides of the ball. Let’s take a deeper dive into the Power Rankings provided by SI for the Dolphins.

Top Offensive Rookies

Caleb Douglas (WR): Stepped into an immediate high-volume role, grabbing 5 receptions for 94 yards in Week 1 and following up with 51 snaps in Week 2 to grade out as an early standout in the passing game.

Kadyn Proctor (OT/G): Serving as a foundational starter on the interior offensive line (earning strong early grades at guard), playing a vital role in providing physical upside for the run game.

Will Kacmarek (TE): Locked into regular snaps right out of the gate as part of Miami’s heavy multi-tight end formations.

Top Defensive Rookies

• Jacob Rodriguez (ILB): Emerged as the anchor of the rookie defensive class, putting up strong PFF performances and playing every crucial down in the middle of the field.
• Chris Johnson (CB): Thrust directly into a starting corner role (handling both outside and nickel duties) while logging heavy regular-season exposure.
• Michael Taaffe (S): Secured an immediate starting role in the defensive secondary, highlighted by heads-up play and impact moments in coverage.

With a salary cap that’s 60 percent devoted to dead money, the Dolphins are tied into their rookie and young players for the 2026 season. It’s make-or-break, and hopefully more make than break for these young Dolphins.