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- VALUE OF 2027 DRAFT CAPITAL GOES WELL BEYOND QBs
Now in draft week and everyone focused on who their team is going to be selecting in a few days, team general managers and personnel staff have another matter to consider… Read more: VALUE OF 2027 DRAFT CAPITAL GOES WELL BEYOND QBs - ACR DOLPHINS MOCK DRAFT 3.0
With just eight days before things get real in the 2026 NFL Draft, Aqua & Coral Report shares what will be the second-to-last mock we produce prior to the big day.… Read more: ACR DOLPHINS MOCK DRAFT 3.0 - WILLIS A DRAFT DAY CONSIDERATION
When the Miami Dolphins went about rebuilding its franchise, it hired Jon-Eric Sullivan as general manager and shared that there would be autonomy between he, the head coach (Jeff Hafley) and… Read more: WILLIS A DRAFT DAY CONSIDERATION - DRAFT NOTEBOOK, 14 DAYS OUT
The 2026 NFL Draft is open for business in two weeks and just like every other year, the closer it gets, the more dynamic things get. With general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan… Read more: DRAFT NOTEBOOK, 14 DAYS OUT - 2026 ACR DOLPHINS DRAFT GUIDE
Jump to: Methods: My draft-following history began long before there was any service that could cut up clips, offer metrics, etc., so my methods could probably be considered low-fi, if not… Read more: 2026 ACR DOLPHINS DRAFT GUIDE - ACR DOLPHINS MOCK DRAFT 2.01
Enough readers expressed after 7-Round Dolphins Mock 2.0 that they aren’t fans of a mock draft that involves trades — and I agree. In response, I went back and re-selected the… Read more: ACR DOLPHINS MOCK DRAFT 2.01 - ACR DOLPHINS MOCK DRAFT 2.0
Below is Aqua & Coral Report’s second official seven-round Miami Dolphins Mock Draft of this year, this time with a little better understanding of the prospects and of the Dolphins. Unlike… Read more: ACR DOLPHINS MOCK DRAFT 2.0 - IS A SAFETY SNEAKING UP ON PICK 11?
Two or three months ago, it is debatable if one could have found a single draft pundit who had Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman in the top half of the first round.… Read more: IS A SAFETY SNEAKING UP ON PICK 11? - DRAFT DIVE PART 10, OFFENSIVE TACKLE
With the draft series winding down and one piece left after this one, the evaluations and prospect rankings are much closer to a finished product than where we started just a… Read more: DRAFT DIVE PART 10, OFFENSIVE TACKLE - DRAFT DIVE PART 9, RUNNING BACKS
The one position — if there is one — where the Miami Dolphins seem safe, running back is not viewed as being as high on the priority list as some other… Read more: DRAFT DIVE PART 9, RUNNING BACKS - A TRUE DARK HORSE FOR PICK 11
Sadiq is an Arabic word that means truthful, honest, or sincere. It is deeply-rooted in Islamic tradition and is used to describe a person who is trustworthy and authentic in their speech and… Read more: A TRUE DARK HORSE FOR PICK 11 - DRAFT DIVE PART 8, QUARTERBACKS
On the heels of the fortuitous signing of quarterback Malik Willis, the Miami Dolphins are not in a position of great need at the position this year. But with GM Jon-Eric… Read more: DRAFT DIVE PART 8, QUARTERBACKS - HAFLEY’S PREFERENCE IS A DRAFT DAY GIFT FOR SULLIVAN
While first-year Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan definitely has a road to hoe ahead, hiring Jeff Hafley as his head coach was one thing that will presumably make his life… Read more: HAFLEY’S PREFERENCE IS A DRAFT DAY GIFT FOR SULLIVAN - DRAFT DIVE PART 7, DEFENSIVE TACKLES
After a 2025 draft that saw the Miami Dolphins successfully add three rookie defensive linemen, defensive tackle would not seem to be a top priority. Zach Sieler will be 31 in… Read more: DRAFT DIVE PART 7, DEFENSIVE TACKLES - DRAFT DIVE, PART 6 – WIDE RECEIVERSWith the trade of veteran and top wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to Denver, attention nationally immediately shifted on what the Miami Dolphins should do in this year’s NFL Draft to wide… Read more: DRAFT DIVE, PART 6 – WIDE RECEIVERS
- FIVE TENETS OF THE GREEN BAY WAY
With just under a month until this year’s NFL Draft, many wonder how first-year general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan will address Miami Dolphins roster issues. A look back at how the Green… Read more: FIVE TENETS OF THE GREEN BAY WAY - DRAFT DIVE PART 5, OFF-BALL LINEBACKERS
Off-ball linebacker is not viewed as one of the positions in dire need for the Miami Dolphins this offseason. But if the team is in search of some new talent for… Read more: DRAFT DIVE PART 5, OFF-BALL LINEBACKERS - LATE ROUND LB A POOR MAN’S STYLES
One would imagine if Ohio State’s Sonny Styles is available to the Miami Dolphins, they will jump at the opportunity. A long (6-5), playmaking linebacker with positional versatility who started off… Read more: LATE ROUND LB A POOR MAN’S STYLES - DOLPHINS DRAFT DIVE, PART 4 – EDGE
Along with cornerback, the edge position is one that the Miami Dolphins desperately need to address in this year’s NFL Draft, specifically a three-down edge rusher. The Dolphins return third-year edge… Read more: DOLPHINS DRAFT DIVE, PART 4 – EDGE - MID-MARCH DRAFT NOTEBOOKRandom thoughts about a month-and-a-week out from the 2026 NFL Draft …
- DOLPHINS DRAFT DIVE, PART 3 – TIGHT ENDS
As of a week ago, the tight end position was one the Miami Dolphins had the possibility of addressing affordably by retaining Julian Hill — a player it procured from an… Read more: DOLPHINS DRAFT DIVE, PART 3 – TIGHT ENDS - THE QUARTERBACK PLAN
Came here kicking-and-screaming but now ready to embrace the start of the Malik Willis Era with the Miami Dolphins. And now that a quarterback is in place, let’s reset for a… Read more: THE QUARTERBACK PLAN - DOLPHINS DRAFT DIVE PART 2 – GUARDS & CENTERS
Arguably the worst-manned position on the Miami Dolphins offense last year, interior offensive linemen will no doubt be on the menu at draft time for first-year general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan. This… Read more: DOLPHINS DRAFT DIVE PART 2 – GUARDS & CENTERS - ACR MIAMI DOLPHINS MOCK DRAFT 1.0
Below is Aqua & Coral Report’s first official seven-round Miami Dolphins Mock Draft of this year. A few notes to consider before checking out the picks: — The mock draft simulator… Read more: ACR MIAMI DOLPHINS MOCK DRAFT 1.0 - 2026 DOLPHINS DRAFT DIVE, PART 1 – CORNERBACK
With just about a month-and-a-half to go before the 2026 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins and the rest of the league are tightening up their draft boards, and we’re working to… Read more: 2026 DOLPHINS DRAFT DIVE, PART 1 – CORNERBACK - HIGH-CEILING OL PROSPECT FLYING UNDER THE RADAR
With the 2026 NFL Draft Combine in the rearview and pro days in the weeks ahead, information-gathering for NFL teams is at a fever pitch. Nationally, scouting services and experts do… Read more: HIGH-CEILING OL PROSPECT FLYING UNDER THE RADAR - DOLPHINS COMBINE PRIMER, DAY 3 (QB/RB/WR)
Halfway done with on-field testing and individual drills, day three of the 2026 NFL Draft Combine gets under way in Indianapolis this afternoon (NFL Network, 1:00 p.m. ET). Saturday’s session will… Read more: DOLPHINS COMBINE PRIMER, DAY 3 (QB/RB/WR) - DOLPHINS COMBINE PRIMER, DAY 2 (DB/TE)
Now a full day into on-field testing and individual drills, day two of the 2026 NFL Draft Combine gets under way in Indianapolis later today (NFL Network, 3 p.m. ET). Friday’s… Read more: DOLPHINS COMBINE PRIMER, DAY 2 (DB/TE) - DOLPHINS COMBINE PRIMER, DAY 1 (DL/LB/K)
With the 2026 NFL Draft Combine underway and players cycling through scheduled interviews, medicals and NFLPA sessions, today marks the first day of the fun stuff – prospects official measurements, testing… Read more: DOLPHINS COMBINE PRIMER, DAY 1 (DL/LB/K) - INSIDE-OUT BUILD WILL BE TOUGHER IN ’26 DRAFTIt has been well-established that Miami Dolphins first-year general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan wants to build his new team with size, or “from the inside out” as he’s said. It’s a message… Read more: INSIDE-OUT BUILD WILL BE TOUGHER IN ’26 DRAFT
- NFL DRAFT COMBINE INFO FOR THIS WEEK
Today marks the official start of 2026 NFL Draft Combine week at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Here are general details and a schedule of events. THE SCHEDULE MONDAY (2/22): Player… Read more: NFL DRAFT COMBINE INFO FOR THIS WEEK - OF THE EARLY CUTS, DANIELS WAS THE MESSAGE-SENDER
Even to football fans nationally, it’s no newsflash that Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb were released on Monday, players ironically tied at the hip as it relates to the Miami Dolphins… Read more: OF THE EARLY CUTS, DANIELS WAS THE MESSAGE-SENDER - OPINION: WILLIS IS A GOOD PLAYER BUT A BAD IDEA
Point blank: If Jon-Eric Sullivan’s first big move as Miami Dolphins general manager is to sign Malik Willis, it will be a mistake. That said, I don’t think he’s going to make it. The… Read more: OPINION: WILLIS IS A GOOD PLAYER BUT A BAD IDEA - READING THE ROOM: MIAMI’S DRAFT, FREE AGENCY PATH SEEMS CLEAR
Season over, new general manager and head coach in place and reconstruction ready to begin, Miami Dolphins fans and pundits have already begun their respective mock drafts and favorite potential quarterback… Read more: READING THE ROOM: MIAMI’S DRAFT, FREE AGENCY PATH SEEMS CLEAR - A STAB AT WHAT HAFLEY’S DOLPHINS WILL LOOK LIKEThe Miami Dolphins haven’t yet had a full team meeting or even named half its coaching staff since naming Jeff Hafley the team’s new head coach on January 19. There is… Read more: A STAB AT WHAT HAFLEY’S DOLPHINS WILL LOOK LIKE
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This is the third of a six-part series counting down the Miami Dolphins undrafted rookies we feel have the best chance of surviving cuts and possibly making the team, ultimately ending on the player we think has the best chance based on study of their respective college game tape. In the last edition of PICK…
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This is the second of a six-part series counting down the Miami Dolphins undrafted rookies we feel have the best chance of surviving cuts and possibly making the team. Today we feature a player at a position of interest to most Miami fans – tight end Jalin Conyers. RANKING THE UNDRAFTED ROOKS We went back…
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This is the first part of a six-part countdown, ending on the first day that Miami Dolphins rookies report to camp and with the player the Aqua & Coral Report feels has the best chance of making the team. We went back and reviewed as much film as we could find of the 16 undrafted…
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Since the Miami Dolphins signing of tight end Darren Waller, a good deal has been learned about his story both before and after his temporary retirement from football. As the dust continues to settle, one theme remains constant – Waller’s joining Miami had little to do with anything other than offensive coordinator Frank Smith and…
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If Asante Samuel Jr. is truly interested in the Miami Dolphins – as they have been rumored to be interested in him – he may want to speak with his father. Asante Samuel Sr., a Super Bowl Champion and former All-Pro with the New England Patriots and native of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, hosts his own…
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FINS DRAFT THE NEXT WAVE: QB FERNANDO MENDOZA There is no more fitting first profile for the Aqua & Orange Report’s THE NEXT WAVE than new Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Mendoza played his prep football at Miami’s Christopher Columbus High School, just 30 minutes from Hard Rock Stadium. And he is the proud grandson…
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If one were to sit here today and try to read the tea leaves as laid out by the Miami Dolphins as to a future plan, the best bet would likely be to keep an eye on 2027. The 2027 NFL Draft is likely not in the forefront of many following the Dolphins and understandably…
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If you want to be a tight end for the Miami Dolphins and fulfill the dream of what the Shanahan/McDaniel-style outside zone scheme wants out of the position, be what Darren Waller said a tight end should be in his April interview with Jon Gruden. The former Raiders and Buccaneers head coach hosted Waller on…
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News today that the Miami Dolphins have swapped picks with the New York Giants to acquire tight end Darren Waller was somewhat of a surprise, but coupled with the sendoff of Jonnu Smith, the move makes sense on a few different levels. On Monday, the Dolphins moved CB Jalen Ramsey and the move to add…
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What once seemed it would take a day, turned into weeks and now a month but the Miami Dolphins have moved the two players they were rumored to be moving on from – CB Jalen Ramsey and TE Jonnu Smith are headed to the Pittsburgh Steelers for what appears to be a swap for former…
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