Who Will the Miami Dolphins Draft in 2026?
See which prospects analysts and users most commonly mock to the Miami Dolphins — and how those predictions have scored against actual results from 2021 through 2025. Each pick is scored using both the Huddle Report and FantasyPros scoring systems, so you can track how Miami Dolphins projections have performed year over year and use that data to make a more informed 2026 prediction.
Team-level accuracy varies significantly depending on draft position — teams picking in the top 5 are generally easier to predict than those selecting in the back half of the round where draft-day trades and positional value shifts create more uncertainty. Check the pick range analysis for a broader view of accuracy by draft position.
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Miami Dolphins in the 2026 NFL Draft
With the #12 overall pick (via DAL), the Miami Dolphins are selecting in the mid-first-round range where accuracy drops as trades become more common and the board becomes less predictable. Their top positional needs are Cornerback, Wide Receiver, Offensive Tackle, and Edge Rusher.
With the #27 overall pick (via SF), the Miami Dolphins are selecting in the late-first-round range where accuracy drops as trades become more common and the board becomes less predictable. Their top positional needs are Cornerback, Wide Receiver, Offensive Tackle, and Edge Rusher.
Related Analysis
- Top Team Needs Accuracy — 84% of R1 picks address a top-4 positional need
- Draft-Day Trades — how trade-ups and trade-downs reshape team draft slots
- Accuracy by Pick Range — prediction difficulty across the round
- Position Runs — consecutive same-position picks that push players to different teams
- 1st Round Misses — projected R1 players who fell out of the first round