Dolphins Select 3 Players in 2026 Draft Rounds 1-2

The Miami Dolphins selected three players on the first two days of the 2026 NFL Draft, continuing a comprehensive roster rebuild under new general manager JonEric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley. The team addressed needs at offensive tackle, cornerback and linebacker with picks of Alabama's Kadyn Proctor at No. 12 overall on Thursday, San Diego State's Chris Johnson at No. 27 and Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez in the second round on Friday, while emphasizing a patient approach to filling multiple roster gaps.

Sullivan, in his first draft leading the franchise, orchestrated two trades on the opening night to gain flexibility. Miami moved down one spot from No. 11 to No. 12 in a swap with Dallas, acquiring the Cowboys' seventh-round selections at Nos. 177 and 180. The Dolphins then traded up from their original No. 30 pick, sending No. 90 to San Francisco in exchange for No. 27 and No. 138. These maneuvers netted additional assets for a team entering the draft with needs across the board, including edge rushers, after a major offseason overhaul.

Proctor, a 6-foot-7, 352-pound tackle who started at left tackle for three seasons at Alabama, bolsters protection for new quarterback...