Big decisions will be made on draft night. The Miami Dolphins have dug themselves a hole they must climb out of. With so many needs on the roster, securing the 2025 NFL Draft is critical.
Chris Grier exacerbated the Dolphins’ problems this offseason with questionable free-agent signings and a serious lack of moves at key positions. You might easily argue that the Dolphins did nothing more than fill depth positions on both sides of the ball, leaving starters in need of assistance.
Miami will enter the draft with needs at cornerback, safety, and across both lines. In reality, they must find starters at all of those positions, which is difficult to do with ten draft picks spread out over three days.
This seven-round mock draft might be a decent starting point.
Dolphins 7-round NFL mock draft: Addressing significant needs on both lines of scrimmage.
Round One (13): Armand Membou (T/G, Missouri)
It would be a fantastic scenario for the Dolphins if Membou fell to 13th overall. He would immediately address the inside of the line, adding a future tackle to the squad. Membou is a legitimate starter at the next level, and some consider him the greatest lineman in this year’s class after Will Campbell.
Membou spent the majority of his time at right tackle for Missouri, but he might start as a guard in Miami. According to Pro Football Focus, he allowed no sacks last season.
Round 2 (48): Benjamin Morrison, cornerback, Notre Dame
Chris Grier adores cornerbacks, and there is an enormous need this season. He could try to take a corner in Round 1, which would not surprise anyone. Morrison should be able to instantly enter Anthony Weaver’s system and contend for a starting position. He has good range and is coachable, but he has yet to realize his full potential.
If not for a hip ailment, Morrison may have been an early Day 1 pick. This is an excellent value at No. 48.
Round 3 (98): Andrew Mukuba, South Texas
Despite still needing defensive line help, Mukuba is difficult to pass up if he is available in Round 3, when compensatory picks begin. He is a versatile safety who meets an immediate need while also adding competition. Mukuba should quickly become a starter.
“Mukuba is a great prospect with a really high floor,” says Cat Crave’s Imari Burris. “He has the most critical quality that a safety needs: keen eyesight. He is also a power against the run and can be played considerably closer to the line without fear of being a liability.”
Round 4 (116): Jamaree Caldwell (DL, Oregon)
The Dolphins finally receive some defensive line help, and Caldwell is a terrific value pick in Round 4. He might not be an immediate starter, but he would provide valuable depth behind Zach Sieler. It was not ideal for the Dolphins to have to wait so long, but they had no choice. Expect them to be active in the undrafted rookie pool and rely on seasoned free agents to fill gaps. Caldwell will grow and improve with more playing experience. He did not record a sack past season, although he did have 6.5 for Houston in 2023.
Round 4 (135): Seth McLaughlin, Center, Ohio State
The Dolphins concentrated on improving their guard depth. However, if Aaron Brewer goes down, they will need a superior option at center. McLaughlin is a promising prospect who should thrive at the next level. According to PFF, he has allowed only one sack in the last three seasons at Ohio State. Round 5 (150): Kyle McCord, quarterback, Syracuse.
McCord could be eliminated before the fifth round. If the Dolphins actually want to add quality young quarterbacks to their roster, McCord is a nice place to start. He has a strong resume, and Darrell Bevell should be able to iron out the flaws to prepare him for an NFL career.
“McCord is never going to wow with his athletic ability, and teams placing an emphasis on multi-faceted quarterbacks will knock him down a peg,” FanSided’s Mike Luciano says. “However, in terms of gripping and ripping it from the pocket, McCord may be one of the better pure pocket passers in this class.”
Round 5 (155): Rylie Mills, DT, Notre Dame.
Miami needs to add more than one defensive tackle in this draft, and Mills is a solid mid-round option. There is opportunity for improvement, and he recently led his Fighting Irish to the national championship game. Mills has a lot to offer and will develop soon. The rotation of Mills, Caldwell, and Benito Jones isn’t terrible.
Round 7 (224): Oronde Gadsden II, TE/WR from Syracuse
Gadsden is one of the tight ends that Dolphins fans should keep an eye on. His stock continues to decrease, and some predict he will go undrafted. He has a lot of work to do on the next level. Gadsden, an adequate blocker, is mostly a slot receiver who has to improve his route running. But he has potential, and this would be a wise decision in Round 7.
Round 7 (231): Samuel Brown, WR, Miami.
The Dolphins must continue to add WR skill. Brown is a local product who still needs to grow, but his potential is quite appealing. Miami will enter the 2025 season, supposedly. Round 7 (253): Raheim Sanders, RB, South Carolina.
Grier is intimately familiar with South Carolina football because his son attended there. It’s difficult to foresee a draft where the Dolphins don’t select a running back. The seventh round appears to be the best opportunity for Miami to improve the position’s depth. Sanders is coming off a good season at South Carolina, where he rushed for 881 yards and 11 touchdowns.
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