New Two-round Mock Draft Sees Dolphins Addressing Major Needs

The Miami Dolphins’ roster has plenty of holes due to the massive rebuild that new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has begun since taking the job in South Florida. While acquiring many lower-tier free agents — minus their star acquisition of quarterback Malik Willis — the team could still use help in a plethora of positions. With the 2026 NFL Draft kicking off in less than one month, and the Dolphins owning 11 picks in the selection process, they’ll have every opportunity to infuse the roster with young, quality talent.

On Tuesday, ESPN’s Field Yates released a two-round mock draft — and if his selections for Miami were to come to pass next month when the draft begins, plenty of Dolphins fans would be heavily praising the picks.

At number 11, Yates has the Dolphins taking University of Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa.

11. Miami Dolphins

Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami

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.

At number 30, Yates has the Dolphins addressing their wide receiver needs.

30. Miami Dolphins (via DEN)

KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

Following the release of Tyreek Hill and trade of Jaylen Waddle , Miami’s wide receiver 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-foot, 196 pounds) and must clean up drops (seven this past season).

And finally, with their lone second round pick, Yates has Miami bringing in an explosive pass rusher.

43. Miami Dolphins

MalachiLawrence, Edge, UCF

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.

Personally, if this is how the first two rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft shake out for the Dolphins, I would be ecstatic. All three players selected by Yates in this mock are players who would contribute heavily during their rookie seasons — something that the team will desperately need to happen if they hope to be competitive through the rebuilding process.