The Bleacher Report released their 3-Round mock draft, and with 7 picks, they have Miami selecting.
Round 1, Pick #11: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
“With Malik Willis now set as the Miami Dolphins’ new starting quarterback, the organization can help him find success by improving the overall talent level around the position.
Miami could and should consider a wide receiver after the organization traded Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos. That position can be addressed later. Instead, the Dolphins can concentrate on building a stronger front five by adding the class’ best all-around blocker in Utah’s Spencer Fano.
“Miami is expected to remain a zone-based run scheme under new offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik,” Thorn said. “The Dolphins could upgrade at right guard or right tackle. The 2025 Outland Trophy winner offers a potential answer at either position, with a tailor-made skill set for this zone-run, play-action-oriented system.”
Overview
Fano lacks ideal proportional build but compensates with loose hips, quick feet and high-end athleticism. He has the tools to mirror speed rushers, wall off the top of the pocket and find a late anchor when taking the worst of a bull rush. He needs to stay square longer to prevent inside moves and refine his punch approach/timing. His athletic profile is designed for move-based blocking schemes where he can pull, reach and climb while beating opponents to the spot with quickness/feel for hitting landmarks on time. He gives good effort as a downhill blocker but issues with pad level and core strength lead to him being overtaken as the rep progresses. Fano’s level of NFL success might be tied to scheme fit and individual matchups.
Strengths
- Three-year starter with experience at both tackle spots.
- Has extensive reps in prominent run-blocking schemes.
- Good hand-strike quickness when allowed to fire out.
- Accelerates feet and runs through angle blocks on contact.
- Has footwork and body control to stay connected on move blocks.
- Athleticism/adjustments can spring runs and screens in space.
- Flies out of his stance and in front of the rusher with quickness.
- Above-average mirroring the rush with foot quickness.
- Able to unlock hips and ride edge rushers around the pocket.
- Good at finding his footing after early push from speed to power.
- Feints punches to draw and dry out rusher’s hand swipe attempts.
Weaknesses
- Lean through his chest, waist and thighs by NFL standards.
- Lacks upper-body and core strength to sustain in-blocks at pro level.
- Pad level rides way too high on drive blocks.
- Can be pressed and displaced by heavy-handed ends.
- Loses “first in” battles to the frame with his pass punch.
- Will overset instead of working inside/out against speed rushers.
- Opens outside half too quickly, creating opportunities for inside moves.
- Must guard against lunging with inside hand and hugging with outside hand.
Round 1, Pick #30: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Safety, Toledo
“The Miami Dolphins simply need to add talent, because an argument can be made they currently feature the league’s worst roster. Two first-round picks will go a long way.
Earlier, the organization added the reigning Outland Trophy winner to bolster its offensive line. Now, the Dolphins land a super-sized, playmaking safety in Toledo’s Emmanuel McNeil-Warren.
“McNeil-Warren is a really good player, albeit from a non-Power Four program,” Harms said. “His instincts in coverage are underrated, along with a natural feel for space and route-recognition. Mainly, the former Rocket is a hard-hitting, downhill player, who will be a menace in run support and as a sure tackler across the field.
“Incoming head coach Jeff Hafley is a defensive-minded guy with a secondary background. EMW gives him an integral piece as he starts his new job.”
Overview
Long, downhill safety capable of bolstering a team’s run defense and playing enforcer over the middle. McNeil-Warren is most valuable when playing near the line of scrimmage or in robber positioning. He anticipates well in coverage and is quick to close on receivers but will need to be protected by scheme to prevent speed mismatches. He’s urgent in run support and has a feel for slipping blocks/meeting runners early in the carry. He’s a rangy tackler, but needs to quiet his feet when diagnosing and flowing downhill to tackle. McNeil-Warren might be pigeon-holed schematically but he’s good at his job.
Strengths
- Tall, long-limbed and rangy as a down safety.
- Adequate eye balance and anticipation from off coverages.
- Triggers to the action with long, ground-gaining strides.
- Frequently delivers strikes on pass-catchers.
- Size and toughness to bolster run defense from the box.
- Slips blocks and slithers through traffic deep into run lanes.
- Uses his expansive tackle radius to run and capture in space.
- “Peanut punched” his way to nine career forced fumbles.
Weaknesses
- Excessive bouncing and movement during run diagnosis.
- Needs to settle feet sooner to prevent open-field misses.
- Downhill dives open him to loss of containment against the run.
- Won’t be a versatile coverage piece on the back end.
- Inefficient footwork when covering in space.
- Will struggle staying connected to vertical speed.
Round 2, Pick #43: Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State
Overview
Long-legged, vertical-minded wideout with the speed and ability to stress corners from snap to whistle. Hurst is quick to beat press and hit the accelerator into his route work. He has the hips, feet and balance to run a more robust route tree than what we saw from him in college. He’s an above-average ball-tracker deep and a dangerous catch-and-run option. The hands are average and he needs to become more assertive on 50/50 balls on all three levels. Hurst appears capable of surviving the jump in competition and projects as a “Z” receiver with quality upside.
Overview
Long-legged, vertical-minded wideout with the speed and ability to stress corners from snap to whistle. Hurst is quick to beat press and hit the accelerator into his route work. He has the hips, feet and balance to run a more robust route tree than what we saw from him in college. He’s an above-average ball-tracker deep and a dangerous catch-and-run option. The hands are average and he needs to become more assertive on 50/50 balls on all three levels. Hurst appears capable of surviving the jump in competition and projects as a “Z” receiver with quality upside.
Strengths
- Quick to shake press with his stutter-and-go release.
- Above-average acceleration for a long-legged wideout.
- Downhill speed features a second gear to run under deep throws.
- Tracks and adjusts paths to deep throws with consistent focus.
- Good footwork for quick in-and-outs at break points.
- Hip sink to stop quickly on comebacks and zone-beaters.
- Juice to eliminate pursuit angles with the ball in his hands.
Weaknesses
- Struggles to bring in tough catches despite his wingspan.
- Inconsistent stacking cornerbacks on deep routes.
- Doesn’t impose his size on catch points nearly enough.
- Will face a huge step up in coverage quality in the pros.
- Very minimal run-blocking on tape.
Round 3, Pick #75: Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
Overview
Delp is a fluid athlete with the forward lean, short-area quickness and pure speed to beat linebackers on intermediate routes. His soft hands and smooth catch skills show up on the move, though his short arms and inconsistent finish through contact limit his reliability. He has enough toughness and technique to help in the run game as he improves his strength. Delp projects as a Day 3 prospect with three-down potential and untapped upside as a pass catcher.
Strengths
- Good forward lean and early acceleration into his routes.
- Short-area quickness with the ability to uncover on outs, stop routes and crossers.
- Pure speed to beat linebackers matched on him in man coverage.
- Catches with soft hands and adequate extension to meet the throw.
- Uses choppy settle steps and good hand strikes into base blocks.
- Creates leverage with proper bend and lift technique.
Weaknesses
- Short arms lead to challenges rescuing off-frame throws.
- Inconsistent finishing catches through heavy contact.
- Average elusiveness to add yards after the catch.
- Needs to get stronger in his upper body for blocking duties.
- Caught leaning too far forward when getting into blocks.
Round 3, Pick #87: Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia
Overview
Smooth athlete with good size, length and foot agility as an inside/outside option. Everette started 41 games at Georgia, including several high-leverage affairs. He’s well-built with run-through pop when he wants to dial it up. He’s controlled and patient from press, forcing wider release stems, and does a nice job of mirroring breaks when in-phase. Everette appears to lack make-up speed and sudden acceleration from transitions, so when he gets behind, he tends to stay behind. He’s willing in run support but is more of a drag-down tackler. Everette’s traits are differentiators, but he might lack stickiness against NFL quickness and speed.
Strengths
- Sturdy, thick boundary cornerback with good length.
- Stays square and waits for release declaration from press.
- Effective reading and jumping routes from short zones.
- Agile feet create efficient footwork in pattern matching.
- Anticipates breaks and blankets comebacks from tight man.
- Had interceptions in each of the last two SEC title games.
- Presses the line and sets the edge when uncovered.
Weaknesses
- Allows too many easy pitch-and-catch throws in front of him.
- Average acceleration out of transitions.
- Lacks desired recovery speed when beaten.
- Grabs and holds become easy calls.
- Needs better breakdown and control as an open-field tackler.
- Drag-down tackler with consistently high entry points.
Round 3, Pick #90: Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma
Overview
Fifth-year slot receiver who is savvy against zone coverage and crafty after making a catch. Burks does a good job of utilizing his straight-line speed when the ball is in his hands. He struggles to win on vertical routes, though. He creates windows underneath by crisply breaking off short routes. He’s a compact, short-armed target who secures catches through contact. However, his production left something to be desired during his time at Purdue and Oklahoma. Comebacks and curls are often swallowed. Coaching and route work could lead to improvement in those areas. Burks lacks standout measurables, but better quarterback play could unlock a more productive player.
Strengths
- Shaves in-breaking routes with disciplined, tight cuts.
- Loose hips allow for smoother adjustments to back-hip throws.
- Displayed vast improvement to finish combat catches.
- Squares numbers to quarterback and frames his catch point.
- Plays with pro footwork, dropping both feet near the boundary.
- Spatial awareness present in route breaks and zone landings.
- Crafty runner on jet sweeps and after the catch.
Weaknesses
- Play speed doesn’t always align with timed speed.
- Lacks convincing push to sell his curls/comebacks.
- Short arms put him at a disadvantage on 50/50 balls.
- Early head turns shorten his drive phase on deep routes.
- Waits for throws outside the numbers to come to him instead of attacking them.
Round 3, Pick #94: Justin Joly, TE, NC State
Overview
Undersized pass-catcher with the ability to expand the route tree and challenge man coverage around the field. Joly still needs to polish his route-running but he has the footwork and athletic traits to uncover. He doesn’t catch with much hand extension and fights throws on occasion but he makes up for it with impressive body control/catch toughness. His effort and strain as a blocker need to improve. Joly has the ability to contribute as a moveable “F” tight end.
Strengths
- Possesses good wingspan with huge hands.
- Sturdy and strong with ability to catch through heavy contact.
- Has the hips and feet to run routes on all three levels.
- Route adjustments against coverage traffic come seamlessly.
- Consistently scrambles to freedom when the pass play extends.
- Good leaper with basketball body control to lean and adjust to the throw.
Weaknesses
- Wasn’t as splashy or sure-handed in 2025 compared to his 2024 tape.
- Drifts on route turns, opening a door for defenders to undercut.
- Has some trouble securing throws that are sent to his back shoulder/hip.
- Ducks head and leans into his run-blocking fits.
- Lacks consistent positioning, hand usage and strain as a blocker.
