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Draft Grade — Dolphins
Overall
F
ValueB-
NeedB+
TradesF
FutureF
The Dolphins finally solved quarterback, and it carried them to a F. The Dolphins lost the trade war and it was not close, handing partners the better end again and again.
Everything downstream of Drake Maye depends on Drake Maye, and the building knows it. Every board in the league had Lindberg lower, and that gap is the story.
The interior defensive lineman spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at. The bill for those future picks comes due whether the class hits or not.
There is no soft landing here: they fought the board and left interior defensive lineman open, and the grade is the bill.
Pick Analysis
Pick2
Rnd1
Drake Maye
In the 2nd pick they get their guy under center for the next decade. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick4
Rnd1
Brock Bowers
In pick No. 4 they get a seam-stretching tight end at fair value. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick21
Rnd1
Terrion Arnold
In pick 21 they get a potential shutdown corner. Need was not the driver here.
Pick27
Rnd1
Troy Fautanu
In Round 1, Pick 27 they get a long-term starter on the line at fair value. A real need, handled.
Pick36
Rnd2
Troy Franklin
Troy Franklin slid further than he should have, and slot 36 is lovely value for the wide receiver. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick67
Rnd3
Brandon Dorlus
No drama and no debate, Brandon Dorlus went about where he belonged in the 67th overall pick. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick100
Rnd3
Tykee Smith
Good price on Tykee Smith in the Round 3 slot, a hair ahead of his grade with no real quibbles. Useful depth more than a marquee fix.
Pick102
Rnd4
Bucky Irving
Nice patience on Bucky Irving, who had no business lasting to No. 102. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick158
Rnd5
Roger Rosengarten
They paid up for Roger Rosengarten at pick 158 when waiting would have done the job. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick186
Rnd6
Andrew Raym
A conviction pick on Andrew Raym at the 186th overall pick that the board grades a round light. The roster fit checks out.
Pick199
Rnd6
Sam Hartman
Sam Hartman at the Round 6 slot is a clear overpay, with better names still on the board. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick242
Rnd7
Chad Lindberg
A big swing on Chad Lindberg at the 242nd pick, well ahead of any board in the building. It fills a real need, too.














