The Miami Dolphins enter the 2025 NFL Draft facing a $5.4 million salary cap deficit, which may require restructuring key contracts to create financial flexibility. Despite this, they hold 10 draft picks and are expected to focus on strengthening their offensive line early in the draft, while using later selections to add depth across multiple positions.
Round 1, Pick 13: T Armand Membou, Missouri
Membou dominated in 2024, excelling in both pass protection and run blocking. He did not allow a single sack or quarterback hit throughout the season and earned an impressive 87.6 run-blocking grade, ranking fourth among all college football tackles.
Round 2, Pick 48: G Tyler Booker, Alabama
Booker was highly effective in pass protection, allowing no sacks and just two quarterback hits in true pass sets last season. His 83.5 pass-blocking grade ranked fifth among all guards, but inconsistencies in sustaining blocks kept him from ranking higher.
Round 3, Pick 98: DI Joshua Farmer, Florida State
Farmer consistently pressured the quarterback over the past two seasons, recording 13 sacks and 49 total pressures, demonstrating his ability to disrupt the pocket effectively.
Round 4, Pick 114: S Jonas Sanker, Virginia
A dependable defensive presence in Virginia’s secondary, Sanker allowed completion rates below 60% in each of the last two seasons. Over that period, he registered 16 forced incompletions and 28 coverage stops.
Round 4, Pick 134: CB Dorian Strong, Virginia Tech
Strong displayed strong coverage skills, allowing just 36 completions on 95 targets over the last two seasons. He also recorded five interceptions and 15 forced incompletions during that time.
Round 5, Pick 150: EDGE Sai’vion Jones, LSU
Jones possesses the ideal frame for Miami’s defensive scheme and made significant strides as a pass rusher in 2024, generating 45 total pressures.
Round 5, Pick 156: OL John Williams, Cincinnati
Williams proved to be an elite pass protector, surrendering only one sack and one quarterback hit on 460 pass-blocking snaps in 2024. His addition would provide solid depth for Miami’s offensive line.
Round 7, Pick 225: WR Roc Taylor, Memphis
Miami prioritizes speed at the receiver position, but Taylor offers size and physicality as a bigger-bodied target. Over the past two seasons, he hauled in 33 of his 56 contested targets, showcasing his ability to make difficult catches in traffic.
Round 7, Pick 232: RB Jordan James, Oregon
With the Dolphins moving on from Raheem Mostert, they may seek another explosive playmaker in the backfield. James proved his ability to break tackles in 2024, gaining 749 of his 1,304 rushing yards after initial contact and forcing 58 missed tackles.
Round 7, Pick 252: LB David Gbenda, Texas
Gbenda made a strong impact in run defense, earning a positive grade on 19.1% of his snaps in 2024. Additionally, he contributed on special teams at Texas, playing 167 career snaps, mainly on kick return and coverage units.
With these selections, the Dolphins aim to reinforce both their offensive and defensive lines while adding depth at key positions to strengt
hen their roster for the upcoming season.