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- 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
- RETURN TO RELEVANCE HINGES ON HOW DOLPHINS PLOT NEXT YEAR+
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel’s December 17 press conference — the first major public hiccup in his until-now nearly unwavering support for quarterback Tua Tagavailoa – likely marked the beginning… Read more: RETURN TO RELEVANCE HINGES ON HOW DOLPHINS PLOT NEXT YEAR+
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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. MOCK DRAFT 3.0 With just over a week to go, there has been a noticeable shift on draft boards with prospects of note starting…
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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 the guy making the financial decisions (Brandon Shore). Furthermore, Sullivan and Hafley talked about the extent of their collaboration — which is great —…
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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 and head coach Jeff Hafley‘s first big chance to put a stamp on what type of organization they want the Miami Dolphins to be…
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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 antiquated, because I don’t rely on scouting services. I do utilize modern metrics available like what’s measured at the combine and pro days, as…
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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 whole thing, same rules except no trades. MOCK DRAFT 2.01 The board fell different this time but no complaints here. Below are the draft…
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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 the first mock, this one will also have a little flexibility as a first round trade was allowed. MOCK DRAFT 2.0 Per the simulator,…
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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. It’s even questionable how many Miami Dolphins fans had even heard of him at this time last year. But with just over three weeks…
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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 few weeks ago. The draft process is not static. One would guess that if the process continued another month, the board would be different…
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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 spots. But just like every other position, nobody knows exactly at this time what direction new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan will go or if…
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