The conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft brings with it the thrill of rookies being added to groups, each from the gamers chosen over the seven rounds of the choice course of and within the undrafted free agent insanity that instantly follows. The Miami Dolphins made seven picks in the course of the Draft and there have been stories of 12 undrafted free agent signings. How does that affect Miami’s roster and depth chart? The place will they nonetheless want to handle holes with veteran acquisitions?
The up to date Dolphins roster in projected depth chart order is under. Undrafted rookies are included however are listed individually in every place group till Miami formally pronounces them. There are cases of a participant being reported as becoming a member of a crew, just for them to conform to a special contract some place else – as soon as the contract is formally signed, the Dolphins will make an announcement.
Rookies in italics.
Quarterback (4)
Tua TagovailoaMike WhiteSkylar Thompson
Gavin Hardison (reported UDFA)
Hardison, signed out of UTEP, is probably going a camp physique until he reveals one thing that forces the teaching workers to maneuver on from Thompson. The one actual query on the quarterback place is when the Dolphins and Tagovailoa conform to a brand new contract.
Operating again (6)
Raheem MostertDe’Von AchaneJaylen Wright (4th spherical decide)Jeff Wilson, Jr.Chris BrooksSalvon Ahmed
The Dolphins traded into the fourth spherical to select Wright, utilizing a 2025 third-round decide to make it occur. He probably slots into the third place within the depth chart and will price Ahmed and/or Wilson a spot on the roster. Brooks, regardless of being decrease on the depth chart, provides Miami an influence again whereas Mostert, Achane, and Wright convey velocity to the place group – probably making certain Brooks a roster spot.
Fullback (1)
Alec Ingold
No modifications right here.
Vast receiver (11)
Tyreek HillJaylen WaddleErik EzukanmaRiver CracraftMalik Washington (sixth spherical decide)Braxton BerriosTahj Washington (seventh spherical decide)Braylon SandersAnthony SchwartzMathew Sexton
Je’Quan Burton (reported UDFA)
Miami drafted two slot receivers, each of whom might fill a necessity for Miami’s offense. Malik has the arms to be an incredible beneath choice for the Dolphins as Hill and Waddle push deep. Tahj provides the Dolphins and blocking vast receiver and somebody who runs very disciplined routes. Tahj could also be extra of a particular groups participant early in his profession. Burton offers the Dolphins with extra velocity, however goes to be a developmental mission at greatest this yr.
Tight finish (6)
Durham SmytheJonnu SmithJulian HillJody FortsonTanner Conner
Hayden Rucci (reported UDFA)
Rucci in 4 years caught 17 passes for 200 yards and landing. He’s a giant blocker who might discover a function as a depth choice for the crew.
Offensive line (16)
LT: Terron ArmsteadLG: Isaiah WynnC: Andrew BrewerRG: Liam EichenbergRT: Austin JacksonKendall Lamm, TRobert Jones, GPatrick Paul, T (2nd spherical decide)Lester Cotton, GJake Driscoll, TKion Smith, TRyan Hayes, TChasen Hines, G
Matthew Jones, G/C (reported UDFA)Bayron Matos, T (reported UDFA)Andrew Meyer, C (reported UDFA)
Second-round decide Paul slides into the depth chart behind Lamm, who might work because the crew’s swing sort out on recreation day whereas Paul develops on the NFL stage. Paul would probably be the starter forward of Lamm later within the season if Armstead or Jackson had been to be injured, however the versatility and expertise of Lamm retains him forward of Paul for now. Jones might declare the beginning proper guard place from Eichenberg in coaching camp, however proper guard looks as if one of the best place on the road for Eichenberg, so he hangs there for now whereas additionally probably serving because the backup heart. Jones and Meyer might be seeking to make an impression in camp and battle for a probable follow squad spot. Matos might be a enjoyable one to observe as he makes the transition from baseball and some snaps on protection in school to being an NFL offensive lineman – he probably lands on the follow squad.
Defensive Sort out (10)
Zach SielerDa’Shawn HandBenito JonesTeair TartJonathan HarrisNeville GallimoreIsaiah MackDaviyon NixonBrandon Pili
Leonard Payne (reported UDFA)
How the Dolphins use their defensive linemen might be fascinating this summer season. Final yr, Sieler and Christian Wilkins dominated the snap counts, however Wilkins left in free company and Miami appears set to provide Sieler extra relaxation as they platoon the defensive sort out positions. Anybody from this group who steps up and performs throughout coaching camp might work their manner right into a roster spot or perhaps a beginning place alongside Sieler.
Linebacker (15)
Jaelan PhillipsJordyn BrooksDavid Lengthy, Jr.Bradley ChubbShaq BarrettChop Robinson (1st spherical decide)Anthony WalkerDuke RileyMohamed Kamara (fifth spherical decide)Cameron GoodeChanning TindallQuinton BellZeke VandenburghCam Brown
Grayson Murphy (reported UDFA)
Robinson headlines Miami’s draft class because the first-round decide, and he might see loads of enjoying time early within the season because the Dolphins watch for Phillips and Chubb to return to full well being after season-ending accidents final yr. How the crew works out roles for Barrett and Robinson should be seen. The remainder of the group are reserve gamers combating for his or her function on the crew, with quite a lot of particular groups play factoring into roster spots.
Cornerback (7)
Jalen RamseyKendall FullerKader KohouNik NeedhamCam SmithSiran NealEthan Bonner
Storm Duck (reported UDFA)Isaiah Johnson (reported UDFA)
This might be a place group the place a veteran addition could be made, however for now Miami seems set to enter the common season with Ramsey and Fuller as the highest two cornerbacks, whereas Kohou or Needham takes the first nickel function. How Smith performs would possibly decide how a lot of a necessity the cornerback place stays. Duck and Johnson might want to carve out particular groups roles to make the roster.
Security (6)
Jevon HollandJordan PoyerElijah CampbellPatrick McMorris (sixth spherical decide)
Jordan Colbert (reported UDFA)Mark Perry (reported UDFA)
McMorris sitting behind Holland, Poyer, and Campbell might give him the time to wash up some method points and work his manner up the depth chart. He has the flexibility to function a giant nickel, however shouldn’t be going to problem for the beginning roles. Colbert is one other developmental UDFA; he has the measurables wished for the place however must grow to be extra constant. Perry is analogous in all the pieces appears to be there, besides consistency. If Perry will be coached up on the NFL stage, he might be a robust in-the-box run stuffing security.
Particular Groups (3)
LS: Blake FergusonK: Jason SandersP: Jake Bailey
The one change right here is Ferguson switching to his school quantity, 48, so Robinson might take 44.
