The Dolphins will have to draft with a porpoise this year.
Miami enters the 2023 NFL Draft with the fewest picks in the league, with just four selections across seven rounds. Given how star-studded their roster is, they may not need many picks.
The Phins made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason, trading for Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Should Miami be healthy this year, the Dolphins will be a Super Bowl favorite in the second year of Mike McDaniel's tenure in South Beach.
Should things go south, then some may look at their lack of draft capital as a reason why.
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Work towards the Dolphins' second Super Bowl ring starts in Kansas City. Here's what to know about the Dolphins' draft selections, needs and more.
Dolphins draft picks 2023: When does Miami pick?
- Round 2, Pick 51: CB Cam Smith, South Carolina
- Round 3, Pick 84: RB Devon Achane, Texas A&M
- Round 6, Pick 197: WR Elijah Higgins, Stanford
- Round 7, Pick 238: OT Ryan Hayes, Michigan
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Dolphins NFL Draft order 2023
| Round | Pick (overall) |
|---|---|
| 2 | 51 |
| 3 | 84 |
| 6 | 197 |
| 7 | 238 |
Dolphins NFL Draft needs
- Running back: Jeff Wilson and Raheem Mostert re-signed on cheap, two-year deals, but the Dolphins could use a true do-it-all back on Day 2 to extend beyond their contracts.
- Tight end: Mike Gesicki took his Griddy and ran to New England this offseason, leaving the Dolphins without a true pass-catching tight end. They could look on Day 3 to take a tight end in a pretty deep and good class.
- Quarterback: Put down the pitchforks, Fish fans. No one is saying draft Tua Tagovailoa's replacement. The fact remains that Tagovailoa was another concussion away from potentially costing himself a career, and while preseason darling Skylar Thompson got plenty of action in 2022, he's likely not an answer. Neither is free agent acquisition Mike White. Taking a flyer on a mid-round quarterback to sit and marinate behind Tagovailoa isn't a bad strategy, especially if they address their needs elsewhere.
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Dolphins mock draft 2023
Here is how the Dolphins draft will unfold in 2023, according to TSN's Vinnie Iyer's seven-round mock draft:
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 51 | Antonio Johnson | S | Texas A&M |
| 3 | 84 | Sam LaPorta | TE | Iowa |
| 6 | 197 | Dorian Williams | LB | Tulane |
| 7 | 238 | Juice Scruggs | C | Penn State |
