Miami Dolphins NFL Mock Draft Roundup 4.0

A three-year college starter at right tackle, Mauigoa could step in as a Day 1 strong side protector for new Miami quarterback Malik Willis. Austin Jackson slides inside to guard for the Dolphins.

After getting QB Malik Willis some protection at No. 11 overall, the Dolphins prioritize wide receiver help here after trading Jaylen Waddle to Denver. A second-team All-Big Ten honoree, Cooper caught 69 passes for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns for Indiana last season. One of those TD catches will never be forgotten by Hoosiers fans.

New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has referenced building his roster from the inside out, and Mauigoa would be a big boost to an offensive line that needs it. Miami ranked 24th in pass block win rate and 29th in run block win rate last season.

Mauigoa is a steady, well-built pass protector with raw power and the ability to get to the second level. Right tackle Austin Jackson recently agreed to a reduced and restructured contract that's over after next season, so Mauigoa could slide in there.

Following the release of Tyreek Hill and trade of Jaylen Waddle, Miami's wide receivers group is inarguably the thinnest in the NFL. Adding Concepcion would be a step in the right direction. He's among the most explosive players in the class, hauling in 25 receiving touchdowns in just three seasons and taking two punt returns to the house in 2025. However, Concepcion lacks massive size (6 feet, 196 pounds) and must clean up drops (seven this past season).

Needs exist all over the Dolphins' roster, including opposite of Chop Robinson, to boost a pass rush that tied for 23rd in pass rush win rate last season. Lawrence would do exactly that, with some of the best closing ability in the class (19.5 sacks in the past three seasons). He has been a riser during the predraft process.

He is a good man cover player who would fit a major need in the Dolphins corner room. They have a lot of bodies there, but is there a true quality starter in the group?

The Dolphins need pass-rush help, so they can take the local product to liven up their pressure. He's older at 25, but he would be a nice addition to their defense.

The Dolphins will be living the "best player available" mantra for the foreseeable future after trading Jaylen Waddle. Considering their best player might already be a running back, it'd be reckless to go with Love. Delane was a stronger consideration than Love, but Fano shapes up to be a bona fide franchise tackle. The Dolphins aren't passing up that type of opportunity at No. 11. — Jeff Howe

Terrell is Dane Brugler's 18th-ranked prospect, so the Dolphins bagged incredible value with their two first-round picks. Surely, it was tempting with KC Concepcion on the board, as the Dolphins should be wary of increasing the difficulty level on Malik Willis' season by too much after trading Jaylen Waddle. But this was about sticking to the highest-rated player on the board, and Terrell should be a welcome addition for defensive-minded coach Jeff Hafley. — Howe

The Dolphins are officially rebuilding again, leaving them with a plethora of holes they can attempt to fill with their first-round pick this year. Here, they stay local and grab Mauigoa, who has the skills to slide in as a long-term starter at right tackle or guard. Rome wasn't built in a day, but if Patrick Paul and Jonah Savaiinaea develop, that's a nice little core up front to try and build around.

Here's the big piece in return for the Jaylen Waddle trade: another first-round wideout for Miami. Concepcion can bring the same type of explosive plays that Waddle did when he was catching balls from Tua Tagovailoa. His coaches at A&M and NC State were constantly figuring out ways to get Concepcion the ball, including on special teams. Concepcion's wideout skills have evolved but he still needs to show improvement in route running and consistency in catching the football.

Waddle's departure leaves a massive hole in the Fins' passing game. Malik Washington, who had 46 catches for 317 yards in 2025, is currently Miami's nominal WR1. Free agency additions Jalen Tolbert and Tutu Atwell round out the depth chart, but neither has shown the capability to be the No. 1 guy. Lemon would have been worthy of consideration here on merit after catching 79 passes for 1,156 yards and 11 TDs during his final college season. A slot machine extraordinaire, he'd immediately provide new Miami QB Malik Willis with a high-volume target — and, given the widespread comparisons Lemon draws to fellow former Trojan Amon-Ra St. Brown, might also be the kind of culture influencer a rebuilding organization badly needs.

With Lemon already on the way in this scenario, Miami's next move could and should be bolstering the protection around Willis. Proctor (6-7, 352) can block out the sun yet is an impressively nimble athlete. Exclusively a left tackle for the Crimson Tide, Proctor and current Miami LT Patrick Paul would project as the long-term bookends with Dolphins RT Austin Jackson, who's never truly asserted himself at the NFL level, entering the final year of his contract.

There are still a lot of holes to fill on Miami's roster. The Dolphins solve a corner spot with Delane, one of the draft's most consistent players on tape.

The Dolphins will need to address wide receiver after dealing away Jaylen Waddle, but they are armed with a lot of Day 2 picks to find value at that spot in a year with a deep class at the position. Miami fills another major need with Faulk, who has the versatility and athleticism to fit well in Jeff Hafley's defense.

I originally had right tackle Francis Mauigoa (Miami) here; Austin Jackson has played 14 games combined over the past two seasons, and Larry Borom is off to Detroit. There's a hole on the right side of the O-line. But ... then the Dolphins traded Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos, forcing me to tweak a few picks. Malik Washington and new addition Jalen Tolbert are the top two receivers in Miami right now. That isn't a great setup for Malik Willis, whom the team just signed for $67.5 million over three years.

Tyson is almost always available to the football, making tough plays in tight coverage. If not for some durability concerns, Tyson would probably be the top receiver in the class. Miami would need him to contribute in a big way as a rookie.

Miami now has two first-round picks, and after it took Jordyn Tyson to help replace Jaylen Waddle at No. 11, I'm going defense here. Faulk is 6-6 and 276 pounds, and he has the power to toss blockers aside on his way to the quarterback. He'd also boost the Dolphins' run defense; he had 11 run stops last season. Miami traded Jaelan Phillips at the trade deadline last season and then released Bradley Chubb in a cap-saving measure. This has to be a focus at the draft.

The Dolphins have holes everywhere, particularly along the offensive line. Luckily for them, there's an offensive tackle who played his college ball in the same stadium as them who can slot right in for them. Like Bain, Mauigoa also had a great CFP showing. He can develop into a great pass protector as well. I'm not sure if he projects as a left tackle for the long haul, but he'll flourish right away at right tackle.

The Broncos were able to retain their key linebackers in free agency, so Georgia's CJ Allen probably isn't an option here. Denver should look to add some more talent on offense instead. As someone who watches every Broncos game, there's something about the Bo Nix-Courtland Sutton duo that just isn't there. Nix needs a target with a shot area quickness, and Concepcion can provide that. However, Concepcion isn't just a slot receiver, either. He can make plays down the field.