General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said the club is more likely to move down than up, though he stressed he will always “pick up the phone and listen” to any offers.
As of now, Miami is projected to select behind the New York Giants in the opening round, with a clear preference to evaluate options on the morning of the first round.
Ahead of the event, the NFL announced that a Dolphins Hall of Famer will be on stage to introduce the team’s second selection. Dwight Stephenson, a longtime center and Dolphins legend, will anchor the moment.
Stephenson’s Dolphins career spanned eight seasons (1980–87), during which he anchored an O-line that consistently limited sacks. He is a Pro Football Hall of Famer (1998) and a member of the Dolphins Ring of Honor, with additional honors including NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.
Analysts have weighed in on the Dolphins’ expected pick, with Mel Kiper projecting Clemson defensive end T.J. Parker to be introduced by Stephenson. Kiper highlights Parker’s speed-to-power and his pass-rush impact, noting he could help offset the loss of Bradley Chubb.
Daniel Jeremiah ranks Parker as the 27th-best prospect, praising his versatility to rush from the edge or slide inside, his high-pressure production earlier in his college career, and his strong Senior Bowl performance, while acknowledging a dip in sacks in 2025.
