The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone. The Miami Dolphins added a couple of players that should play immediately and make an impact on this football team.
The Dolphins were originally slated to select at #11, but traded back one spot with the Dallas Cowboys and acquired two extra fifth round picks. The Cowboys selected S Caleb Downs, who many saw as maybe the best player in the draft. The Dolphins chose to pass on that opportunity and selected a huge human being in Alabama OL Kadyn Proctor. Jon-Eric Sullivan stated they wanted to build up the trenches and he kept his word with this selection. Proctor will likely slide into one of the guard spot and could be a potential replacement for Austin Jackson down the line.
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The Dolphins then traded up from #30 to #27 with the Houston Texans to select San Diego State CB Chris Johnson. A theme has quickly emerged as the Dolphins went two prospect who are described as physical, something this team has lacked the past couple of season. Johnson is not afraid to tackle and he has the ball skills to make some plays.
You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.
Miami Dolphins choose OT Kadyn Proctor and CB Chris Johnson in 1st round of NFL draft as part of rebuild
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The Miami Dolphins drafted offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor of Alabama with the 12th pick and cornerback Chris Johnson of San Diego State with the 27th pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Dolphins Offensive Line
Dolphins’ first draft pick under GM Sullivan is Alabama lineman Kadyn Proctor
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Dolphins Secondary
Breaking Down the Move Up to Get Chris Johnson
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