The Miami Dolphins could grab an elite pass catcher to bolster the wide receiver room with the No. 11 overall pick in this year's draft.
The Miami Dolphins hold two first-round picks in this year's NFL Draft after trading away Pro Bowl wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.
Waddle is now a member of the Denver Broncos, and the Dolphins received a major haul. One of which includes the Bronos No. 30 overall pick in this year's draft.
They may not be competitive this fall, but that could — and should — change in the seasons beyond 2026. The Dolphins could be ahead of schedule if they nail most of their draft picks, including this year’s No. 11 overall selection.
After a 7–10 season in 2025, Miami’s first pick sits just outside the top 10.
The Dolphins could go a variety of ways, but if they want to get the most out of the offense and projected starting quarterback Malik Willis, they should go after Ohio State's Carnell Tate.
Tate is one of the best wide receivers in this year's class. It'd be quite a surprise if he is available at 11, but if so, the Dolphins should not hesitate.
The 21-year-old Chicago native could be a force to be reckoned with as he provides a skill set that would take Miami's offense to an elite level.
"I think my game brings it all to the table," Tate said at the recent NFL Scouting Combine. "I've got the contested catch. I've got that route running, and I also bring the run game, like a lot of receivers don’t do that. So I’m able to impact the game with or without the ball in my hands."
A potential addition of Tate would do wonders for the Dolphins and be a change from how Miami handled their wide receiver room before. Tate is a big wide receiver, standing at 6-foot-2. He has elite ball-tracking, technical route-running, and reliable hands.
Tate is a vertical threat and a versatile receiver who has high-level body control. He's proved that in his time at Columbus.
In 11 games last season, Tate tallied 51 receptions for 875 receiving yards while averaging 17.2 yards per reception and nine touchdowns. Tate averaged 79.5 yards per game in his junior season.
Tate has all the intangibles to be an excellent wide receiver in the league. It's unclear if 11 is a realistic spot for him; however, with his less-than-stellar 40-yard dash (4.5 seconds), that could be the reason teams pass on Tate.