2026 Miami Dolphins Mock Draft: 7-Round Projection
Draft Capital: 5 picks | Overall Grade: B Last Updated: October 19, 2026Overview
Miami Dolphins enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 5 selections. Biggest needs: Quarterback, Edge Rusher, Safety.
Complete Draft Class:- Round 1 (#2): Arch Manning, Quarterback, Texas — Grade A+
- Round 4 (#129): DJ Vonnahme, Tight End, Iowa — Grade C
- Round 5 (#144): Nyck Harbor, Wide Receiver, South Carolina — Grade C
- Round 5 (#165): Anto Saka, Edge Rusher, Texas A&M — Grade C
- Round 6 (#220): Reggie Powers III, Safety, Oklahoma — Grade C-
Complete Pick-by-Pick Analysis
Pick #2 - Miami Dolphins: Arch Manning, Quarterback, Texas
Rank: #3 overall | Grade: A+ Why This Pick:Critical need filled. Miami Dolphins desperately needed Quarterback help (need #1), and Arch Manning was the best available at this spot. This pick addresses an immediate roster weakness.
The Fit:Arch Manning brings immediate impact to Miami Dolphins. Arch Manning was the No. 1 quarterback in the 2023 recruiting class and has been one of the most hyped prospects in years. At 6-4 and 219 pounds, he pairs a strong arm that reaches all three levels with real dual-threat ability. In 2025 he threw for... His best trait—strong arm reaches all three levels of the field—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a Sam Darnold arm talent and pocket creation-type player at the NFL level.
- Strengths: Strong arm reaches all three levels of the field
- Weaknesses: Footwork is inconsistent, with happy feet when the pocket collapses
- NFL Comp: Sam Darnold arm talent and pocket creation
Pick #129: DJ Vonnahme (Tight End, Iowa) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #144: Nyck Harbor (Wide Receiver, South Carolina) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #165: Anto Saka (Edge Rusher, Texas A&M) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #220: Reggie Powers III (Safety, Oklahoma) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.