Here’s what you need to know about the Miami Dolphins and 2025 NFL draft

The three-day NFL draft begins Thursday night and South Florida football fans have several reasons to watch.The Miami Dolphins, who are coming off of a disappointing season in which they failed to make the playoffs, have plenty of needs to address and enter the draft with 10 picks — including the 13th selection overall in Thursday’s first round — to try and fill them.Further complicating matters, the Dolphins and star Jalen Ramsey have agreed to explore trade options.

This comes after Kendall Fuller, last season’s other starting cornerback, was released earlier in the offseason, making finding at least one starter at the position in this draft a high priority.Miami also needs help on the defensive line, and could use another starting-caliber offensive guard.Even with all these roster holes to fill, the Dolphins insist 2025 is not some sort of soft rebuild.



“No, the word has not been brought up at all,” general manager Chris Grier said during his pre-draft news conference. “We have a lot of really good football players on this roster still at some places that impact games. So, that word has not been used at all, and our goal is to win this year and keep winning for sustained success in the future.

”Will Ward be top pick?After his lone record-setting season with the Miami Hurricanes, quarterback Cam Ward is expected to be the first player selected in the first round Thursday.In addition to Ward, up to 20 Hurricanes could be select over the three days. The most likely to get drafted are tight end Elijah Arroyo, defensive lineman Tyler Baron, kicker Andres Borregales, running back Damien Martinez, linebacker Francisco Mauigoa, wide receiver Xavier Restrepo and offensive lineman Jalen Rivers.

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— Numerous prospects who first made a name for themselves locally in high school could hear their name called during the draft.Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (Miami Monsignor Pace) leads the way as a likely first-round pick. LSU tight end Mason Taylor (St.

Thomas Aquinas), the son of Dolphins Hall of Famer Jason Taylor is also among at least 15 prospects who could be selected or get an opportunity with an NFL team in the offseason and during training camp as an undrafted rookie.NFL draft scheduleTHURSDAYFirst round (teams have 10 minutes to make pick): 8 p.m.

; TV: ESPN, NFL Network, ABC and ESPN DeportesFRIDAYRounds 2 (7 minutes per pick) and 3 (5 minutes per pick): 7 p.m.; TV: ESPN2, NFL Network, ABC and ESPN DeportesSATURDAYRounds 4 through 7 (5 minutes per pick, except last round which is 4): Noon; TV: ESPN, NFL Network, ABC and ESPN DeportesDolphins’ picksFirst round: No.

13; second round: No. 48; third round: No. 98; fourth round: Nos.

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