Former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Terron Armstead revealed multiple OL coaches heaped praise on draftee Kadyn Proctor, and were upset that they could not land the Alabama prospect.
The Miami Dolphins may have shocked many people by skipping over Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and Miami Hurricanes edge Rueben Bain Jr., but it appears their perceived controversial pick of offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor is not as dramatic as it seems.
Former Dolphins offensive lineman Terron Armstead revealed his own thoughts on Proctor, and stated that multiple lineman coaches were upset that the Alabama prospect did not fall to them.
Proctor is being viewed as essentially a boom or bust prospect, as he has had issues with his weight manangement and a perceived lack of enthusiasm. Despite his struggles, he finished the 2025 season on a high note, which is why he was selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The issue now becomes whether or not he can emerge as a valued pick and be an immediate impactful player.
At first looks, Proctor is a massive human being. At 6-foot6 and over 350 pounds, he has been seen on tape mauling defenders, oftentimes being able to handle two linemen at once.
The Dolphins have a need on the line, but it also depends on whether or not Proctor will be kicked inside to right guard, as the left and right tackle positions are both claimed. Right tackle is a bit more open as Austin Jackson has struggled to stay healthy, but there is no guarantee he loses his job to his young counterpart.
That said, Armstead has spoken about Proctor, revealing the praise that he has for the lineman and what other coaches text him as regarding the rookie talent as well.
"I've known Kadyn for maybe four years now. So, his early part of his his career at Alabama. So, I've been knowing him for for years now. I've watched him mature. I've watched him grow. I've watched his technique develop over time. And it's only going to improve, only going to get better," Armstead said.
Proctor is young and if he can get his technique down, he is poised to be a multi-year starter for the Dolphins. This could especially be true if he locks down a guard position and can be an oversized player at that position.
Protecting Malik Willis is of the utmost importance, and considering Miami did not draft a quarterback, it means they are willing to give Willis the chance he deserves to make his mark. That said, the line needs to be solidified in a way that he can show what he's truly made of.
On top of Armstead voicing his own praise for Proctor, he revealed multiple offensive linemen coaches text him regarding the Dolphins landing the Alabama rookie.
"I've I had gotten texts from three different head O line coaches in the NFL about Ken Proctor that they wanted him on in their building in their O line room. So if the Dolphins didn't take him at 12, he was gone in the next couple picks. No doubt about it. Was gone in the next couple picks. But it went so far that one of the O line coaches text me after the draft pissed that he did not get Kadyn Proctor. So take that take that do with that as you please. But this was a this was a guy that was highly sought after," Armstead said.
Armstead not only admitted that coaches were upset that they missed out on Proctor, but that he understands why his outlook was not the best following his final college season. Still, the former Dolphins lineman also explained that the Rising Tide draftee was one of his favorite tackles in the draft.
Time will tell if Proctor will make the impact he is expected to make being a first round pick. Will be be a Day 1 starter? Will be play tackle or guard? These answers will start to be answered during training camp and preseason.
For now, Proctor has garnered praise from one of the best linemen to ever play in the NFL.