The Miami Dolphins are set to make the 55th overall selection in the upcoming NFL draft. As they head into the draft, they hold the 21st pick in the first round and then the 55th pick in the second round.
With this second-round pick, the Dolphins have the opportunity to choose from several quality players. Depending on their first-round selection, they could address areas of need on both the offensive and defensive lines.
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In terms of offensive line prospects, the draft is particularly strong at the tackle position. Despite potentially five tackles being taken before Miami’s first pick, there’s still depth available on day two, both at tackle and on the interior line. This gives the Dolphins flexibility to target a lineman at the 55th pick, especially if they choose a different position in the first round or opt to double up.
Among the offensive line candidates, UConn’s Christian Haynes stands out as a potential plug-and-play guard, known for his strong run blocking skills, particularly in wide-zone schemes. Despite his slightly smaller size, he demonstrated impressive speed at the NFL Combine, ranking in the top 10 among offensive linemen. ESPN Analytics predicts a 75% chance of him still being available at pick 55.
Cooper Beebe from Kansas State and Zach Frazier from West Virginia are also viable options. Beebe excels as a pass protector and has shown versatility by playing both guard and tackle positions. Frazier, regarded as one of the best centers in the class, is less likely to be available but still holds a 60% chance according to ESPN analytics.
Moving to pure tackles, BYU’s Kingsley Suamataia and Washington’s Roger Rosengarten are intriguing prospects. Suamataia, with his athleticism and versatility, could be a future franchise left tackle, while Rosengarten’s speed and experience in zone-blocking schemes make him a strong candidate.
On the defensive side, the Dolphins have lost Christian Wilkins to free agency, creating a gap at defensive tackle. While top-tier prospects like Byron Murphy II and Jer’Zhan Newton are likely out of reach by the 21st pick, Braden Fiske from Florida State and Kris Jenkins from Michigan present solid options for the second round. Both Fiske and Jenkins offer a combination of speed and power, with ESPN projecting them as potential top-50 picks.
T’Vondre Sweat from Texas, a teammate of Murphy, could also be a consideration. With his massive size and strength, Sweat provides an anchor for any rush defense and has a 75% chance of being available at pick 55 according to ESPN analytics.