NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah has released his final mock for the 2026 NFL Draft, which takes place tonight at 8:00 PM EST. Jeremiah is widely considered the go-to guy for mock drafts, given his plethora of connections around the league. His mock drafts are not necessarily what he would do, but what he thinks teams will do, based on the information he hears around the league.
As such, many treat his mock drafts as something just a touch short of gospel.
Who does Daniel Jeremiah think the Dolphins will draft at N0. 11?
Jeremiah predicts that the Miami Dolphins will draft edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. (Miami) with the No.11 overall pick.
Bain is considered one of the top pass rushers in this year’s class, and is a Miami native. Originally predicted to go somewhere in the Top-5, his stock has considerably slipped in the past few weeks due to concerns regarding arm length. But make no mistake about it—Bain is a monster pass rusher, and learned the tricks of the trade at the University of Miami under their defensive ends coach, a relatively unknown former NFL player, Jason Taylor. Yep, that Jason Taylor.
Given his smooth hips, strong hands, and explosive power, he’s drawn comparisons to defensive end Brandon Graham, formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles. He had 9.5 sacks and 54 total tackles in 15 games for the Hurricanes last season.
Who does Daniel Jeremiah think the Dolphins will draft at N0. 30?
With Miami’s No. 30 overall pick, Jeremiah thinks the Dolphins will draft offensive lineman Caleb Lomu (Utah).
Lomu is a left tackle by trade, but will likely need development before he becomes a bona fide plug-and-play starter in the NFL. At 6’6, 313 pounds, he is a massive presence on the field, and should complement Miami’s starting left tackle Patrick Paul very nicely. Like Paul, he is a better pass blocker than run blocker.
If the Dolphins were to draft Lomu, it’s unclear whether him or Paul would make the switch to right tackle. Austin Jackson would be able to slide back into right guard, with Aaron Brewer at the center position. That’s a very solid offensive line, and certainly one much better than last season.
With so many needs, general manger Jon-Eric Sullivan really can’t go wrong with his first two picks. If it’s Bain and Lomu, great. If it’s Delane and McNeil-Warren, then great. If it’s Downs and Boston, then great. Whichever direction they take tonight, if the Dolphins nail these picks, they will have kickstarted their rebuild in the best way possible.
Easier said than done, of course.
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