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 their own work and help informally build a national, recognized narrative of which prospects will end up going in what rounds.
But there are always players who slip through the cracks, for various reasons and we feel like we’ve discovered one who fits Miami Dolphins needs and GM Jon-Eric Sullivan’s physical profile in Georgia guard Micah Morris.
DRAFT GUIDE TEASER
Currently projected as a Day 3 pick, there is evidence to suggest Morris won’t likely be there come draft time. At this time, however, only three of the major draft websites/services of note (PFF, Mock Draft Database and DraftBuzz) even have a book on Morris, and none have him going in the top 200 picks.
We see things different.
Below is an advance on Morris’ evaluation that will be in the Aqua & Coral Report 2026 Dolphins Draft Guide (as of 3/3/26; prospect in guide with a ⭐ means a combination of prospect fit and potential compared to projected draft position as well as being simply personal favorites):
⭐G Micah Morris, Georgia: only 18 career starts; had the misfortune of being at UGA where he sat behind Tate Ratledge (Lions) and Dylan Fairchild (Bengals); I have this guy way higher than most and feel kinda good about it; 6-5, 334++; not sure there is a guard in the class with a higher ceiling; the definition of barrel-chested; stands firm in pass pro, anchors well and gives little ground; zero sacks allowed in 909 career snaps at left guard; probably better suited early for gap schemes due to lack of experience, but looks plenty strong and athletic for zone; he’s nasty, likes to bury defenders; over 33.5-inch arms and had a 1.73 10-yard split at combine; 29 ½-inch vertical at over 330 pounds is major league explosion; may be a bit of a project but in a few years, payoff could be huge; intelligent, came to Georgia as a prep with a GPA over 5.0; feel like consistency will come with playing time; perfect traits fit for Miami’s new regime (R3)
A COMP THAT MAY EXCITE A FEW FOLKS
Player comparables aren’t my favorite thing first off, but second, they can be misleading. With that in mind, Morris’ pro comp couldn’t be any more spot on to former Dolphins guard Robert Hunt so it’s hard not bringing that one up.
Take a look at the comparisons below, but also consider the incredible NFL Combine that Morris put together athletically. As much of a freak as Hunt is, it’s hard to believe his tests would have been better (he opted out).
Morris’ Relative Athletic Score (RAS), a measure of factors related to size and athleticism, is seventh all-time out of 1,750 guards measured.
WHY THE LACK OF BUZZ?
Morris signed with Georgia out of high school as a five star recruit. It’s no secret that Georgia has been pumping out NFL linemen lately so it makes even less sense that Morris, if he’s that good, isn’t mentioned among the top linemen in this year’s draft, right? Well, there’s a hitch.
The behemoth 6-5, 335-pound left guard only started 18 games in his four years in Athens. Look a little closer though — Georgia’s guards in 2024 were Tate Ratledge (Lions, Rd. 2) and Dylan Fairchild (Bengals, Rd. 3).
In my opinion, there is few guards with a higher ceiling in this year’s class than Morris.
DRAFT PROJECTION
As you may have noticed above, my draft projection for Morris is second to third round. At present, most sites, mocks, etc., have him going somewhere early on Day 3.
A player like Morris is what Miami should be looking for – value and a high ceiling. It would be hard to imagine other teams don’t value him in the day two range and he could not fit what general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has stated is his goal in the long term – get bigger and more physical.
DRAFT STORIES AND ACR DRAFT GUIDE SCHEDULE
At this time, 196 player evaluations are done and need only updating after the combine and pro days (which will admittedly take time).
Between now and early April, however, ACR will start running positional breakdowns detailing prospects on our Dolphins draft board, and not just in the first two rounds.
Included will be positional rankings as well, so keep an eye out in the coming weeks for more original evals and the full guide will be available April 2nd.
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