2026 Miami Dolphins Mock Draft: 7-Round Projection

By StickToTheModel Draft Team | Published: December 08, 2025 | Updated: July 20, 2026 | 4 min read

Category: Mock Drafts

2026 Miami Dolphins Mock Draft: 7-Round Projection

Draft Capital: 9 picks | Overall Grade: B Last Updated: July 20, 2026

Overview

Miami Dolphins enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 9 selections. Biggest needs: Quarterback, Edge Rusher, Tight End.

Complete Draft Class:

Round 1 (#2): Dante Moore, Quarterback,

Oregon

— Grade A+

Round 2 (#34): John Henry Daley, Edge Rusher,

Michigan

— Grade B

Round 3 (#66): Bryant Wesco Jr, Wide Receiver,

Clemson

— Grade B-

Round 4 (#102): Eric Singleton Jr, WRS,

Florida

— Grade C

Round 5 (#142): Brett Norfleet, Tight End,

Missouri

— Grade C

Round 5 (#149): Bryce Thornton, Safety,

Florida

— Grade C-

Round 6 (#183): PJ Woodland, Nickel Cornerback,

LSU

— Grade C-

Round 7 (#231): Antonio Kite, Cornerback,

Ole Miss

— Grade C-

Round 7 (#254): Malachi Toney, NA, NA — Grade C

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Complete Pick-by-Pick Analysis

Pick #2 - Miami Dolphins: Dante Moore, Quarterback,

Oregon

Rank: #4 overall | Grade: A+ Why This Pick:

Critical need filled. Miami Dolphins desperately needed Quarterback help (need #1), and Dante Moore was the best available at this spot. This pick addresses an immediate roster weakness.

The Fit:

Dante Moore brings immediate impact to Miami Dolphins. Dante Moore has skyrocketed in his first full year as Oregon's starter and projects as the 2027 class headliner at quarterback after announcing he would return to Eugene rather than declare for 2026. Scouts grade him as an early-round quarterback wit... His best trait—natural thrower with touch, accuracy, and pro-level ball placement—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a Jayden Daniels (pocket poise, second-reaction creation)-type player at the NFL level.

Strengths: Natural thrower with touch, accuracy, and pro-level ball placement

Weaknesses: Arm strength is plus but not elite

NFL Comp: Jayden Daniels (pocket poise, second-reaction creation)

Full scouting report for Dante Moore → | See Miami Dolphins 7-round draft →

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Pick #34 - Miami Dolphins: John Henry Daley, Edge Rusher,

Michigan

Rank: #39 overall | Grade: B Why This Pick:

Critical need filled. Miami Dolphins desperately needed Edge Rusher help (need #2), and John Henry Daley was the best available at this spot. This pick addresses an immediate roster weakness.

The Fit:

John Henry Daley brings immediate impact to Miami Dolphins. John Henry Daley exploded onto the 2027 radar as a first-year starter at Utah before a non-contact Achilles rupture ended his breakout season and he transferred to Michigan. Football runs in the family, his father Neal played linebacker at BYU and hi... His best trait—led fbs with 17.5 tfl and ranked second nationally with 11.5 sacks across just 11 starts—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a Boye Mafe (speed-to-power edge with motor and developing bend)-type player at the NFL level.

Strengths: Led FBS with 17.5 TFL and ranked second nationally with 11.5 sacks across just 11 starts

Weaknesses: Non-contact Achilles rupture in November 2025 is a major medical red flag affecting burst

NFL Comp: Boye Mafe (speed-to-power edge with motor and developing bend)

Full scouting report for John Henry Daley → | See Miami Dolphins 7-round draft →

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Pick #66 - Miami Dolphins: Bryant Wesco Jr, Wide Receiver,

Clemson

Rank: #70 overall | Grade: B- Why This Pick:

Addresses key depth concern. While Wide Receiver wasn't the top priority, Bryant Wesco Jr's talent at #70 overall was too good to pass up. Sometimes value trumps need.

The Fit:

Bryant Wesco Jr is a Wide Receiver who can contribute immediately in Miami Dolphins's system. His college production and athleticism profile suggest he'll succeed at the next level. Evaluators see him as a day-one contributor.

Strengths: Good fundamentals, solid work ethic

Weaknesses: Developmental project

NFL Comp: DeVonta Smith / Amon-Ra St. Brown

Full scouting report for Bryant Wesco Jr → | See Miami Dolphins 7-round draft →

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Pick #102: Eric Singleton Jr (WRS,

Florida

) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.

Pick #142: Brett Norfleet (Tight End,

Missouri

) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.

Pick #149: Bryce Thornton (Safety,