The Miami Dolphins have been making waves this offseason, and after a whirlwind 13-pick frenzy in the 2026 NFL Draft—the most of any team—it's time to look ahead. What can fans realistically expect from their squad this season?

It all started with a bold move: signing Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million contract and trading star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos. But the Dolphins didn't stop there. They've been busy building around their new quarterback, adding weapons like wide receivers Jalen Tolbert and Tutu Atwell in free agency. The message is clear: they're committed to giving Willis the tools he needs to succeed.

That commitment was on full display in the draft. Rather than grabbing star safety Caleb Downs with the 12th pick, the Dolphins traded back and selected offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor—a move that screams "protect the quarterback." Then, in the third round, they doubled down at wide receiver, picking Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell. Not content with that, they added a third receiver, Kevin Coleman Jr. from Missouri, in the fifth round. Suddenly, the wide receiver room is crowded with talent, and players like Malik Washington and the free-agent signees will have to fight for their spots.

But the Dolphins didn't just focus on offense. They used the pick from the Waddle trade to move up and snag cornerback Chris Johnson at No. 27. Johnson brings the speed and ball-hawking skills the secondary desperately needed. Then, in the second round, they grabbed linebacker Jacob Rodriguez at No. 43—a playmaker with huge upside who could be a Day 1 starter and potentially a top-five player at his position down the line.

Of course, the defense still has holes in the secondary and along the defensive line, but this draft was a solid step in the right direction. The Dolphins are still a young, rebuilding team with a new general manager and head coach, so patience will be key. But with Willis at the helm and a fresh crop of talent, the future is starting to look bright in Miami.