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Dolphins Sunday Mailbag: Kohou, Tyreek, Dart, and More
Third and final part of the pre-draft weekend Miami Dolphins On SI mailbag:
From Bubba:
What’s up, Alain. I just don’t see it with Kader Kohou. What does most people see in him?
Hey Bubba, well, for one thing, Kohou is a very, very good tackler as a defensive back, about as good as the Dolphins have had in many years. He’s also solid in coverage, though I like him a lot better in the slot than outside. So, bottom line, I think he’s an above-average nickel corner, and there’s clearly value in that.
From Mike Zwilling:
A player you do not want the Dolphins to take at 13?
Hey Mike, I’m going to keep this to players who could or should be there at number 13 and just mention Tyler Booker, the guard from Alabama. This is nothing personal, but I don’t like guard at 13 because of positional value, not to mention the fact he’s a bad scheme fit.
From Mason:
Alain, thanks for the great work you do keeping us fans well informed. I have a simple question, do you see Grier stepping down from the GM position after this draft? He had the look of a defeated person in the pre-draft press conference.
Hey Mason, no, I don’t see that happening. I didn’t notice a major difference in his demeanor at the press conference, to be honest with you.
From Thee Dolphins Dum Dum:
With big money comes big responsibility. Last year was a disappointment to almost everyone rooting for the Dolphins. To succeed in this league as a team your players have to have a positive payroll-to-production ratio. When I break the parties most responsible for failure, I follow the money first to see if those who have been invested in the most have met their responsibilities. In the case of Mr. Ramsey and Mr. Hill, my answer is absolutely not. They both began the season shaking down the team for more money and both promptly did their best Xavien Howard impersonation and put up pedestrian seasons. Now both men want out of Miami. Hill was the 27th-most productive receiver and Ramsey was the 16th-rated corner, according to PFF. Ramsey only had 2 turnovers and I’ve heard he’s a great tackler. After researching this info I discovered he attempted 54 tackles and missed 14 of them. He allowed a 93.5 passer rating when thrown against. Both men are over 30 and it’s rare to see a player bounce back after that age. Can the Dolphins have success if their 2 highest-paid players put up mediocre production? Is there something that I’m missing? Did they have better seasons than I’m pointing out?
Hey Dana, that’s a very good, elaborate question. I don’t think Hill and Ramsey had their best seasons, but I don’t think they were disasters, either, and understand that Hill played through a lot of health issues. But you’re absolutely right about the concern that their production will continue to decline as they get older. And I could not agree more with criticizing the decision to redo their contracts, which is where the Dolphins eeded to stand their ground but failed to do so.
From Jake McVay:
Hey Alain, fans have been screaming for a better O-line for years. Can the Dolphins really afford not to draft a stud guard in the first or second round?
Hey Jake, how bad was the offensive line in 2023 when the team led the NFL in total offense? That said, yes, the Dolphins offensive line could use upgrades, but I don’t like the idea of taking a guard only in Round 1. I’m fine with it in Round 2 or taking a tackle who moves to guard as a rookie and later moves back to tackle.
From Mark Lever:
If Jackson Dart is available on our second-round pick, do you take him?
Hey Mark, I’ll start with the thought that I don’t believe Dart will be there at 48, but going along with the hypothetical, that’s an interesting one to consider. It certainly wouldn’t do anything for the Dolphins in 2025, but I’m not sure the franchise shouldn’t be looking ahead even with Grier and McDaniel on the hot seat. In the end, it comes down to what we think Dart’s NFL ceiling might be and I’m not sure it’s high enough that I wouldn’t hold off on a QB.
From James Vernon:
Is this the worst situation the Dolphins have been in, in recent memory? The tank for Tua season notwithstanding? And what chance is there that Tyreek Hill is in trouble again before the season begins?
Hey James, last question first, and it’s an unfair question. On the bigger picture, yeah, it’s been a while since the Dolphins had a roster with this many holes (excluding the 2019 seaosn, of course).
From Jason:
If you were Chris Grier, would you use every pick on CB/D-Line and O-Line in the draft?
Hey Jason, I don’t know about EVERY pick, but definitely the majority of them, and I’d absolutely throw in a safety in there and maybe a quarterback as well.
From Chris Shields:
Who you taking at 13 if the following are available. J. Barron, W. Johnson, J. Simmons, K. Banks, G. Zabel, M. Starks, N. Emmanwori, K. Grant, W. Nolen, D. Harmon, T. Warren?
Hey Chris, of the players you listed, I’d be fine with either Jahdae Barron, Will Johnson, Kelvin Banks Jr. or Kenneth Grant.
From Ed Helinski:
What’s your opinion and insight on what’s really going on with Chris Grier and this Jalen Ramsey situation? Good luck trying to trade a player with a $25 mil cap hit.
Hey Ed, that’s a great question and a pretty good mystery right now. Chris Grier said it was not contract-related, so that leaves as possibilities an issue with the scheme, personality differences, maybe Ramsey not liking what’s going on with the roster. That’s all I can think of right now. And, yes, it won’t be easy to trade him, though an acquiring team would take on a $21 million cap hit since the Dolphins already paid him a $4 million roster bonus.
From Matty K:
Why should we have ANY faith in this staff to attack this draft?
Hey Matty, what purpose does it serve to assume it’s going to be a failure? Was De’Von Achane not a good pick? Did Chop Robinson not have a great second half last year? I get the frustration, but can we stop pretending everything this regime does is wrong.
From JohnnyFrostbite:
Good morning. What was your thoughts when Grier responded with Tyreek is a leader?
Hey Johnny, I’m going to guess my immediate thought was the same as most Dolphins fans and that was, huh? Really? I have been consistent in my praise of Hill as a player since he got to Miami, but I’ve never seen him as a leader because everything is too much about himself.
From Colin Crabb:
Hi Alain, with the draft nearing, is this Grier’s chance for us to draft players in both sides of the trenches to give us some toughness in third-and-1 situations given the DT position is very deep. Thanks for your continued work.
Hey Colin, I don’t recall problems being so significant in third-and-1 situations on defense so much as offense. And the way I see it, it’s not simply that the Dolphins aren’t good enough with their interior offensive line, but their scheme also priorities mobility over power for O-linemen and that’s going to show up in those short-yardage situations. If the Dolphins can find a mobile and powerful interior offensive lineman, they should grab him immediately.
From Jason Kirkland:
Hi Alain, it was said the FO was getting serious about the O-line. They signed Daniels (good), then Borom (awful), and brought Liam back (sucks). How can we take these guys serious when they say that, but do this? There’s time left, but it’s mostly guys that aren’t desirable.
Hey Jason, yeah, I do think everybody expected more significant moves than what we’ve seen so far, though I’ll take issue with your Eichenberg take and say again I think it’s a very good re-signing if he comes back as a backup. But understand the Dolphins all along felt they had their new left tackle in place with Patrick Paul along with Austin Jackson coming back from his knee injury.
From Poor Dolfan:
If Sanders falls to 13, who do you think will want to trade up to take him? We definitely need a couple more 2nd and 3rd picks to fill holes.
The logical teams to try to land Sanders would seem to be the New Orleans Saints, who could just simply take him at number 9, or the Steelers have been mentioned as well and they pick 21st. The New York Giants also have been mentioned and maybe they circle if they don’t take him at 3. Not sure what other teams would fit there, other than maybe Cleveland likewise coming back to trade for him after going Travis Hunter at number 2.
From Kendavidson2025:
Tua had a muscle tear in Houston on the same hip that was surgicially repaired. That muscle stabilizes the joint to avoid redislocation, a retear has to be 2-edged sword concern heading into ’25 for Grier and Co., does it not? Doesn’t that make drafting a QB more likely?
Hey Ken, I’m not a doctor, so I can’t speak on what exactly happened with their hip injury, other than relay that Mike McDaniel said it was not related to what happened at Alabama, it was not joint-related and it was soft tissue. But I don’t think it’s out of line to be concerned about the hip, given the severity of what happened in college. The fact is there is an overriding durability concern with Tua, which is why some expect the Dolphins to take a quarterback sooner rather than later in the draft.
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Dolphins 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Miami could catch the wave just right and get a monster draw in the top-50 picks
The Miami Dolphins will serve as one of the main characters for the 2026 NFL Draft. Mock drafts across the internet have propositioned countless player combinations for Miami’s seven-pick top-100 haul that is scheduled for the end of the month. I hope you’re ready for another one.
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The Miami Dolphins will serve as one of the main characters for the 2026 NFL Draft. Mock drafts across the internet have propositioned countless player combinations for Miami’s seven-pick top-100 haul that is scheduled for the end of the month. I hope you’re ready for another one.
Here’s my latest 2026 7-round Miami Dolphins mock draft, in which I used the new A to Z Sports NFL mock draft simulator to make my picks.
Miami Dolphins 2026 7-round NFL mock draft secures plug-in starters at several positions
11th overall – SAF Caleb Downs, Ohio State Buckeyes
I’d be willing to bet the Dolphins are eager to do as general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has alluded and build this roster from the inside out. But head coach Jeff Hafley did recently disclose just how important safeties are to how he calls a football game. I’d take 1+1 and accept that it equals two: Downs would have a strong argument for best player on the board and fits a vital position for the Dolphins.
Key players not on the board in this simulation: OT Francis Mauigoa (Miami), EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. (Miami), LB Sonny Styles (Ohio State), CB Mansoor Delane (LSU)
30th overall – EDGE TJ Parker, Clemson Tigers
I have long maintained that this draft will get interesting fast for the Dolphins. If Clemson EDGE TJ Parker is on the board, he’d serve as an excellent option for a pass rush room that needs more snap takers, more physicality, and more competition. Parker makes for an excellent foil in skills opposite Chop Robinson and Joshua Uche. The question isn’t if the Dolphins should draft Parker, but rather if he’ll make it to pick No. 30 overall. He did in this simulation and I gobbled him up.
43rd overall – OG Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M Aggies
The risk Miami is taking from a depth of draft position cannot be underestimated in this draft. There are 10 firm contenders in the offensive line group to hear their names called in the top-40 picks. If that entire group runs off the board, you could be on the outside looking in.
I took the risk at 11th overall because of Downs’ value, then the value at No. 30 because I got a high-volume player to rush the passer. Bisontis does not have offensive tackle flexibility but would likely present an upgrade at offensive guard. Seeing his name on the list of available players list at No. 43 made for a quick decision.
75th overall – WR Skyler Bell, Connecticut Huskies
Miami’s dream scenario in the top-50 still leaves four third-round selections to make and plenty of position groups that need attention. I’ll start with a double-dip at wide receiver to capitalize on the depth of the pass-catcher group in the 2026 NFL Draft with third round picks. Bell is a 2025 breakout player who thrived as a marquee option for the Huskies; he thrived with the ball in his hands and downfield thanks to his speed and explosiveness.
Bell is a little rough around the edges and drops were an issue prior to 2025, which is why he may end up on the board with Miami’s pick here.
87th overall – WR Ted Hurst, Georgia State Panthers
As promised, a double dip at wide receiver. There are still going to be major questions about QB Malik Willis’ supporting cast after drafting Bell and now Ted Hurst, but at least there’s youth, explosiveness, downfield ability, and potential for the Dolphins to embrace in a wide open competition for playing time. Hurst is a long-framed receiver who also flashes great open-field ability and vertical receiving as the Dolphins seek to build explosive plays off of their potential running game.
90th overall – CB Ephesians Prysock, Washington Huskies
There’s a certain DNA that many of the corners in Miami’s position room share this offseason. Big, physical, and long. Prysock is all of the above. He’s a legit 6-foot-3, has an 80.5″ wingspan (95th percentile for cornerbacks since 1999) and he offers the profile of a press corner to compete for playing time in Miami along with the other dozen corners the Dolphins have hoarded.
94th overall – LB/EDGE Jaishawn Barham, Michigan Wolverines
If you like players who are compared to the Tasmanian Devil, you’re in luck. Barham is an absolutely unhinged player in the best way possible. He’s aggressive, he punches above his weight class, and he could serve as a hybrid linebacker/edge defender player for a little front flexibility for Coach Hafley. His profile as an edge is only scratching the surface of his potential but slotting him into the room with Parker and the veteran group gives Miami a chance to see someone emerge.
130th overall – CB Hezekiah Masses, California Golden Bears
Masses isn’t big like Prysock. But man, is he a tenacious son of a gun out there on the perimeter. Masses is an “in your face” player at the cornerback position and I love his attitude on film. When Jeff Hafley says ‘put on the tape’ to determine if someone loves football, Masses is the kind of player that comes to mind.
151st overall – TE Dallen Bentley, Utah Utes
Bentley was a breakout player for the Utes offense in 2025. He’s a sure-handed, big-bodied receiving type at tight end who showcases sufficient ability to make plays underneath in the passing game. There’s some surprising “after catch” skills to work with here for Bentley in his bid to win a role in the tight end room.
227th overall – FB Max Bredeson, Michigan Wolverines
Miami does not currently have a fullback on the roster and it is probably safe to assume that they will add one. Bredeson fits the mauler play style that I suspect this team is after amid the talk of the tone and intensity they play the game with.
238th overall – QB Jalon Daniels, Kansas Jayhawks
Daniels is my mock draft quarterback of choice to join the quarterback room behind Malik Willis. Getting a signal caller with some similar traits, even if they aren’t the same caliber, should be an objective to allow the identity of the offense to stay the same if injuries arise in 2026.
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A Miami woman took a leap of faith on Easter Sunday.
As a teacher in Spain, she learned her students have never had a real school dance — so she decided to change that.
In 10 days, she walked more than 120 miles — all for a beloved group of teens who have never had a school dance.
Roxana Rauseo is a Miami native living in Guardo, a small mountain town in northern Spain, where she works as an English teaching assistant at a local public high school.
In her classroom, Rauseo teaches American culture alongside conversational English.
She told Local 10 News one topic always seemed to light her students up.
“We go through a lot of American culture,” Rauseo said. “So what do schools look like in the US, right? How does the day to day work? How is it different? What’s good? What’s bad? And one of the themes that kept coming up is prom and homecoming.”
So she decided to do something about it — taking on one of the routes in the Camino de Santiago, the ancient pilgrimage route across Spain, and turning every kilometer into a fundraising opportunity.
On Easter Sunday, Rauseo crossed the finish line at the iconic Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, raising roughly 2,500 euros so far.
“Although I’m mentally, physically, emotionally exhausted — it really means the world to me and to my students,” she said during her arrival.
And her students? They still don’t know any of this happened.
Rauseo plans to surprise them Tuesday and hopes to throw them a proper end-of-year dance by late June.
You can donate to the cause by clicking here.
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It’s easy to fall in love with college quarterbacks with just a handful of strong starts under their belt, but more often than not that leads to incomplete evaluations and regret. That’s why Ty Simpson, who at one point looked like the best quarterback in college football last year, is tough to justify a first-round pick on. If experience is something the Pittsburgh Steelers place a high value on, Miami’s Carson Beck checks a lot of boxes.
“The Steelers have little intention of taking a quarterback with their No. 1 pick because they don’t believe there is a first-round quarterback after [Fernando] Mendoza,” Gerry Dulac wrote via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “But one of the reasons they like Miami’s Carson Beck is he has started 43 games, counting his time when he won a national title at Georgia.”
None of those 43 starts came during the Bulldogs’ two National Championship runs, but he still managed to lead the SEC in completions and yards during his first season as a starter in 2023. And he finished with an impressive 37-6 record as a starting quarterback.
Bill Parcells famously laid out a list of rules aimed at maximizing the chances of hitting on a quarterback in the draft. Among some of the statistical goals, 30 or more starts and 23 or more wins were two of his requirements. Beck, who the Steelers had in for a pre-draft visit, easily checks those two off the list.
Parcells’ rules aren’t bulletproof. Three of the best quarterbacks in the league at the moment wouldn’t have made the cut if it were up to him. Patrick Mahomes had 29 starts, Joe Burrow 28, and Josh Allen 25. But for every one of them, there are two or three Anthony Richardsons, Zach Wilsons, J.J. McCarthys and Trey Lances as a counterpoint.
Experience isn’t the end-all, but it cuts out a lot of the guesswork. And leaving anything up to chance and gambling with a first-round pick is not a winning strategy. Some teams will hit the jackpot, but most will find themselves set back a few years and looking for a quarterback once again.
Beck is one of the only options in this class that meet all of Parcells’ criteria.
– Senior and three-year starter? Yep.
– College graduate? Yes.
– 30 or more starts and 23 or more wins? Easily.
– 60 percent completion rate and 2:1 TD-INT ratio? Check (69.5%, 88:32).
If you subscribe to the Parcells method, Beck covers all the bases. Keep in mind that Mike McCarthy is one of the oldest head coaches in the league. He was very much around when this rule was popularized. Amazingly, this is his first time with a chance to draft a quarterback for a team in need. Should it really be a surprise if he leans on a framework he came up around?
Beyond the experience and stats, Beck offers some of what the Steelers look for at the position. Omar Khan has repeatedly stated the need to find an “AFC North QB.” At 6046, 233 pounds, with 10-inch hands, he resembles what the Steelers are looking for.
Don’t get me wrong, Beck has plenty of flaws. That’s why he’s unlikely to go in the first few rounds of the draft. But the Steelers could do worse than following their process to land a Day 3 developmental quarterback. That’s one of the main reasons McCarthy was hired as the head coach.
Instead of putting every egg in the Will Howard basket, why not add another young, high-pedigree quarterback to the mix? Carson Beck may just be that guy come the end of April.
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