The Miami Dolphins completed the 2026 NFL Draft with 13 selections, the first draft led by general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan. Analysts at Dolphins Wire have graded the class and individual picks.
Sullivan took over the GM role recently and immediately made a splash with a high volume of picks. The draft class includes players from nearly every state, according to a separate analysis of top selections by state.
The team did not address edge rusher in the draft, instead turning to free agency. The Saints signed a Patriots free agent edge rusher to bolster their depth after also passing on that position in the draft.
The Dolphins' 13 picks give them a large influx of young talent, but the lack of an edge rusher selection suggests a strategic bet on free agency. How these rookies develop will define Sullivan's first draft.
The Saints' move to sign a Patriots free agent edge rusher highlights a league-wide trend of teams filling pass-rush needs after the draft rather than during it.