A look at the final prediction for who the Miami Dolphins will draft in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Considering the movement between the Cincinnati Bengals and the New York Giants, which has now impacted the top 10 picks, here is a final prediction of who the Miami Dolphins will draft in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Giants picking at No. 10 could go a number of ways, but considering they may choose to prioritize a pass catcher, this leaves the Dolphins open to take the second-best offensive line prospect.
No. 11 - Spencer Fano, T, Utah
In many instances of mock draft simulators, the Dolphins may choose to take LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane, but the abilities that Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano is hard to ignore.
Miami's Francis Mauigoa is likely to go first, leaving the Dolphins in a prime position to take Fano. The beauty of the lineman prospect is his versatility. Granted, he might be the best at tackle, which would prompt Miami to potentially use him on the right side, given the health of current right tackle Austin Jackson.
If Jackson does not stay healthy, he could be replaced by Fano. Additionally, Fano has some guard experience and also took snaps at center. The Dolphins do not need a center with how good Aaron Brewer has been, so Fano could slot in as the right or left guard.
Jonah Savaiinaea struggled mightily and might also be replaced. Either way, Fano could slot in at either guard position to help anchor the line with left tackle Patrick Paul and Brewer.
While many might believe the Dolphins should take Delane if available, the offensive line is more important when thinking about protecting Malik Willis and opening running lanes for De'Von Achane, who will become the focal point of the offense. This is where Fano comes in.
No. 30 - Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
Considering USC's Makai Lemon and Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson might be gone before the Dolphins choose at No. 11, and would presumably be long gone before pick No. 30, Miami takes a strong prospect in Washington receiver Denzel Boston.
At nearly 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds, Boston is a bigger body that would work well with the ability that Willis possesses. The Dolphins have prioritized speed over bigger receivers in recent years, which worked well considering two of the fastest players in the NFL were on the team.
Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are no longer in South Florida, and the Dolphins need to go against the grain and bring in receivers that give Willis the chance to heave the ball up and a play to be made.
Boston finished the 2025 season with 881 yards, 11 touchdowns, and a 14.21 yards per reception average. He is a red zone threat that has been sorely missed on this Dolphins team.