NFL.com Mock Draft Has Miami Dolphins Selecting 7 Players in First 4 Rounds

Analyst Chad Reuter predicts the Dolphins will trade up to pick #25 in Round 1 to select Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 3:36pm

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In a 4-round mock draft, NFL.com analyst Chad Reuter has the Miami Dolphins making a small trade to move up from pick #30 to #25 in the first round, where they select Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. Reuter projects the Dolphins will make 7 total selections in the first 4 rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Why it matters

The Dolphins have multiple picks in the early rounds of the upcoming draft, giving them flexibility to trade up and target specific players they covet. Selecting a local prospect like Bain could provide an immediate boost to their pass rush as they look to build on recent success.

The details

In Reuter's mock, the Dolphins trade one of their fourth-round picks to move up 5 spots to #25 in the first round, where they select Bain. Reuter notes that while Bain's measurables may push him outside the top 10, his skill set makes him an ideal fit to "harass NFL offensive linemen for years to come." The Dolphins are projected to make 7 total selections in the first 4 rounds.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 24-26, 2026.

The players

Rueben Bain Jr.

A defensive edge rusher from the University of Miami who is projected to be selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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What they’re saying

“Bain stays in Miami to help lead the Dolphins in their rebuild. His less-than-ideal measurables might push him outside of the top 10, but he has the skill set to harass NFL offensive linemen for years to come.”

— Chad Reuter, NFL.com Draft Analyst

What’s next

The Dolphins will look to finalize their draft strategy and make the necessary trades to secure their top targets in the upcoming NFL Draft.

The takeaway

The Dolphins' ability to trade up and select a local prospect like Rueben Bain Jr. demonstrates their commitment to building a championship-caliber team through the draft, leveraging their multiple early-round picks to target specific players that fit their needs.