The 2026 NFL draft comes to a close today, and Day 3 shapes up to be another action-packed one for the Miami Dolphins. After a Day 1 trade netted two extra picks, general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has seven more picks out of 13 total for the draft.
Miami took tackle Kadyn Proctor and cornerback Chris Johnson in the first round, then added a pair of Texas Tech alums with its first two picks on Day 2, grabbing star linebacker David Rodriguez and wide receiver Caleb Douglas. After rounding out Round 3 with tight end Will Kacmarek and receiver Chris Bell, the Dolphins could still use help in the secondary, the interior offensive line and defensive end. Some more weapons for new quarterback Malik Willis wouldn’t hurt, either.
The Palm Beach Post and USA TODAY Network are covering the events in Pittsburgh throughout the weekend. Keep scrolling for highlights and analysis from Rounds 4-7 of the NFL draft.
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What time does NFL draft start today?
Rounds 4-7 of the 2026 NFL draft are set to begin at noon ET.
When do Dolphins pick today?
Miami has seven picks today, two in the fourth round, three in the fifth and two in the seventh. Teams have 5 minutes to make their picks in Rounds 4-6 and 4 minutes in Round 7. The Dolphins’ first pick is the 30th of the day, so they will be on the clock likely about 1:30-2 p.m. ET.
Dolphins Day 3 draft picks
The Dolphins have seven picks remaining in the 2026 NFL draft. Here’s the list of their picks in rounds 4-7:
Dolphins draft picks
Dolphins draft grades
Dig into Palm Beach Post reporter Joe Schad’s grades on each Dolphins draft pick:
Dolphins draft needs: Jermod McCoy, Keionte Scott could be targets
Miami’s biggest needs entering the NFL draft were wide receiver, tight end, guard, defensive end, cornerback and safety. One of the best cornerbacks in the field is still available, but Tennessee’s Jermod McCoy has fallen because he missed all of the 2025 season with a torn ACL. Here are some others the Dolphins could target, pulled from USA TODAY reporter Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz’s list of the best remaining players:
Is Jacob Rodriguez the next Zach Thomas?
New Miami linebacker Jacob Rodriguez said one of his mentors throughout his time at Texas Tech was another legendary Dolphins and Red Raiders linebacker, Zach Thomas. The Pro Football Hall of Famer had high praise for his protégé, telling the Palm Beach Post’s Hal Habib “it’s not even close” that Rodriguez, who won every major defensive award in college football this past season, is the best defensive player in the school’s history. (We can’t call him the best overall player as long as Patrick Mahomes is still out here winning MVPs and Super Bowls.)
NFL draft order
Here’s the complete draft order for the fourth round of the 2026 NFL draft:
Where to watch NFL draft
The NFL draft is being broadcast nationally on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. Streaming options include Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
How long does the NFL draft last?
It’s Day 3 of the NFL draft, the final stretch that encompasses rounds 4-7. Teams have 5 minutes to make picks in the fourth through sixth rounds and 4 minutes to pick in the seventh round. The third day of the draft will last into the evening, usually wrapping up between 6-7 p.m.
Where is the 2026 NFL draft?
In 2015, the NFL draft moved out of Radio City Music Hall in New York City in favor of a touring showcase of football fandom. This year’s event is taking place in Pittsburgh near the home of the Steelers. Next year’s draft is set for Washington, D.C.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Dolphins draft picks 2026: Live updates, Day 3 grades, picks so far
Reporting by Dan Rorabaugh, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Palm Beach Post
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