Overview

• The Dolphins prioritized the defensive and offensive lines, drafting Kenneth Grant at No. 13 and trading up for Jonah Savaiinaea at No. 37.
• Grant and Savaiinaea were chosen to replace key free-agent losses Christian Wilkins and Rob Hunt, respectively.
• Miami traded significant draft capital, leaving only two picks in the first four rounds and creating a gap of over 100 selections between early and mid-round picks.
• Analysts criticized the lack of attention to secondary needs, with cornerback and safety positions addressed only in late rounds.
• Draft grades ranged from C- to B+, averaging a 2.7 GPA, with concerns over roster balance and limited draft-day flexibility.