2026 Miami Dolphins Mock Draft: 7-Round Projection

Draft Capital: 8 picks | Overall Grade: B Last Updated: September 07, 2026

Overview

Miami Dolphins enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 8 selections. Biggest needs: Quarterback, Safety, Edge Rusher.

Complete Draft Class:

Round 1 (#2): Dante Moore, Quarterback, Oregon — Grade A

Round 2 (#34): Ryan Coleman-Williams, Wide Receiver, Alabama — Grade B+

Round 3 (#66): Boubacar Traore, Edge Rusher, Notre Dame — Grade B-

Round 3 (#98): Braelin Moore, Center,

LSU

— Grade C

Round 4 (#130): Keon Sabb, Safety,

Alabama

— Grade C

Round 5 (#142): Brandon Finney Jr, Cornerback, Oregon — Grade C

Round 5 (#162): Justus Terry, Defensive Line, Texas — Grade C-

Round 6 (#203): Decker DeGraaf, Tight End,

Washington

— Grade C-

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Complete Pick-by-Pick Analysis

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

Rank: #6 overall | Grade: A Why This Pick:

Quarterback is Miami's obvious top need, and with Arch Manning already off the board to Arizona at pick one, Moore becomes the clear top passer left. Taking him four spots ahead of his #6 rank is a reach by the numbers, but at a premium position where the Dolphins have no long-term answer, jumping the board slightly for the second-best QB available is a defensible bet rather than a reckless one.

The Fit:

Moore brings the kind of touch, ball placement, and pocket poise that translates well to an offense wanting a rhythm passer who can layer throws and create in structure. His quick 2.73-second average time to throw and improved pressure-to-sack rate suggest he can handle an NFL pocket, though his thinner frame and tendency to unravel under sustained pressure, as seen in the Indiana meltdown, are real concerns for a rookie stepping into a starting job right away. Miami will likely need to manage his transition carefully given only 19 career starts.

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)

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Pick #34 - Miami Dolphins: Ryan Coleman-Williams, Wide Receiver, Alabama

Rank: #24 overall | Grade: B+ Why This Pick:

Addresses key depth concern. While Wide Receiver wasn't the top priority, Ryan Coleman-Williams's talent at #24 overall was too good to pass up. Sometimes value trumps need.

The Fit:

Ryan Coleman-Williams brings immediate impact to Miami Dolphins. Ryan Coleman-Williams is the most explosive receiver in the 2027 class and one of its youngest players, having arrived at Alabama at 17 after reclassifying from the 2025 recruiting cycle. The Mobile native won back-to-back Alabama Mr. Football awards... His best trait—elite acceleration and long speed backed by a 10.49 100-meter track time—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a DeVonta Smith (slight-framed Alabama technician whose separation outruns his weigh-in)-type player at the NFL level.

Strengths: Elite acceleration and long speed backed by a 10.49 100-meter track time

Weaknesses: Drops are the defining flaw, hitting double digits in 2025 with a 16.9% drop rate and 17 career drops

NFL Comp: DeVonta Smith (slight-framed Alabama technician whose separation outruns his weigh-in)

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Pick #66 - Miami Dolphins: Boubacar Traore, Edge Rusher, Notre Dame

Rank: #67 overall | Grade: B- Why This Pick:

Critical need filled. Miami Dolphins desperately needed Edge Rusher help (need #3), and Boubacar Traore was the best available at this spot. This pick addresses an immediate roster weakness.

The Fit:

Boubacar Traore brings immediate impact to Miami Dolphins. Traore is one of the highest-upside, lowest-snap edge prospects in the class, a former consensus four-star from Catholic Memorial (Roxbury, Mass.) and 2023 All-American Bowl invitee who flipped from Boston College to Notre Dame. He flashed early in S... His best trait—explosive first step that beats tackles off the snap and times the count like a veteran—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a Boston/Travon Walker type developmental power-speed edge with rare length and burst but a thin resume-type player at the NFL level.

Strengths: Explosive first step that beats tackles off the snap and times the count like a veteran

Weaknesses: Fewer than 200 career defensive snaps before 2025, an incomplete evaluation

NFL Comp: Boston/Travon Walker type developmental power-speed edge with rare length and burst but a thin resume

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Pick #98 - Miami Dolphins: Braelin Moore, Center,

LSU

Rank: #101 overall | Grade: C Why This Pick:

Best player available. Miami Dolphins needed Quarterback help, but Braelin Moore (ranked #101) represents elite value here. You can't pass on top-tier talent when it falls to you.

The Fit:

Braelin Moore is a Center 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: nan

Weaknesses: nan

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

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Pick #130: Keon Sabb (Safety,

Alabama

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

Pick #142: Brandon Finney Jr (Cornerback, Oregon) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #162: Justus Terry (Defensive Line, Texas) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #203: Decker DeGraaf (Tight End,

Washington

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

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Draft Class Summary

Overall Grade: B | 8 positions addressed across 8 picks.

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