Which Rookies Can Make An Immediate Impact – The Splash Zone 5/8/26

The Miami Dolphins made 13 selections in the NFL Draft two weeks ago and they will need a couple of those rookies to start right away. Their first three picks in Kadyn Proctor, Chris Johnson, and Jacob Rodriguez should claim starting jobs over the next couple of months. Proctor should likely be the starter at right guard while Chris Johnson should slide right into being one of the Dolphins starting cornerbacks. Rodriguez will have to battle Tyrel Dodson but has all the traits of a future leader for this Miami team.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Ranking the Dolphins Draft Picks in Likelihood of Immediate Impact
The Miami Dolphins had a very large draft class and that group is looking at a very large opportunity at early playing time

Jeff Hafley

Examining Hafley’s Expectations for his Rookie Season as Dolphins Head Coach
The Miami Dolphins are widely predicted to have a tough 2026 season, but what does their head coach want to see from his team?

Dolphins Defense

One Miami Dolphins defensive rookie should stand above the rest in chance for some hardware this upcoming season
Which Miami Dolphins defensive rookie has the best chance to claim the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award in 2026?

Phinsider News You May Have Missed

Position battles to watch – The Splash Zone 5/6/26
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Kenneth Grant changes number following rookie season with Dolphins
Will a new jersey number reinvigorate Grant heading into his second pro season?

Miami Dolphins Discussion: What Does He Have To Do Edition
We ask Miami Dolphins fans what they need to see from Malik Willis to justify giving him the job long term.

Minkah Fitzpatrick trade results: Dolphins use pick from the Jets in draft
The March trade sending Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Dolphins to the jets is in the books.

Dolphins announce jersey numbers for rookie class
Miami’s rookies get new numbers head of rookie minicamp.

Miami Dolphins Discussion: Best/Worst Moment Edition
We ask Miami Dolphins fans for their best and worst moments as a fan of the team.