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Dolphins Enter 2026 Draft with 11 Picks, Target Receiver, Cornerback

4/23/2026

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Dolphins Draft

Miami Dolphins have 11 selections, opening with No. 11 and No. 30, picking No. 43, 75, 87, 90, 94, 130, 151, 227 and 238.
General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan intends to select a receiver in round one and target LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane.
Head coach Jeff Hafley aims to add starters and depth, prioritizing secondary improvement.
Draft runs April 23-25, 2026: Round 1 at 8 p.m. ET; Rounds 2-3 at 7 p.m. ET; Rounds 4-7 at noon Saturday, ESPN and NFL Network.

Summary

NFL Accelerates Draft

The NFL shortened the interval between first-round selections to accelerate the draft’s pace.
Pick No. 9 is scheduled for 8:12 p.m. CT, 72 minutes after the draft opens.
Pick No. 29 is set for 10:52 p.m. CT, about 3 hours 52 minutes after the start.
After each Chiefs selection, head coach Andy Reid and GM Brett Veach speak to media, with Assistant GM Mike Bradway joining after rounds 2-3 and scouts on the final day.

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NFL Shortens Clock

NFL cut the first-round clock to eight minutes for 2026, ending 10-minute limit used since 2008.
Sixteen draftees have been invited to attend the 2026 draft in person.
The New York Giants traded Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the No. 10 overall pick, securing two top-10 selections.
Round 1 begins Thursday, April 23 at 8 p.m. ET in Pittsburgh and will air on NFL Network, ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, and stream on Fubo.

History

Historical Context

The NFL draft, first held in 1936, has evolved significantly over the decades to enhance fan engagement. In 2008, the league reduced the first-round selection time to 10 minutes, later shortening it to 8 minutes for the 2026 draft. This reflects ongoing efforts to streamline the event, which attracted over 55 million viewers in 2021, showcasing its growing popularity.

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Dolphins Draft

Miami Dolphins have 11 selections, opening with No. 11 and No. 30, picking No. 43, 75, 87, 90, 94, 130, 151, 227 and 238.
General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan intends to select a receiver in round one and target LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane.
Head coach Jeff Hafley aims to add starters and depth, prioritizing secondary improvement.
Draft runs April 23-25, 2026: Round 1 at 8 p.m. ET; Rounds 2-3 at 7 p.m. ET; Rounds 4-7 at noon Saturday, ESPN and NFL Network.

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