NEW: My final mock draft for the 2026 NFL Draft is live. This is a super weird year, but I did my best to make sure every fanbase was equally upset with me. thecasualnfldraftanalyst.substack.com/p/2026-nfl-m...
New: I dropped my final top-150 big board this week. Here's how everything landed: thecasualnfldraftanalyst.substack.com/p/final-top-...
It's finally here! I worked with 34 analysts to break down some of their favorite prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. Check out the 41 write-ups covering 35+ players. #NFLDraft #NFLDraft2026 #2026NFLDraft
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NEW: I ranked my top 15 edge rushers for the 2026 NFL Draft. There's a nice mix of speed and power rushers this year, but few players who check both boxes.
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NEW: Every year, I put together a list of my favorite draft prospects called The All-Hollywood Team. It's a celebration of the unique profiles and players I like more than consensus (usually).
This year's group is a fun one.
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Working on my annual All-Hollywood Team (my favorite players at each position) today. Story should drop tomorrow morning on my Substack.
Anyone have guesses?
New: I've watched 20 receivers for the 2026 NFL Draft and ranked them. It's a solid class, even though I don't think there are any elite players.
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Thanks, Josh!
I’ll be writing about the draft and the Dolphins on my free Substack. I plan to do weekly draft content and add a Dolphins vertical this summer.
I explain everything in my latest post, and it would mean the world if you subscribed.
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Some personal news:
I’ve recently accepted a full-time position with Scorability, a company that helps athletes navigate the recruiting process. I’m very excited, but this means the end of my time at Dolphins On SI. However, my content isn’t going away, it’s just moving…
No doubt Willis’ ceiling is higher. Only question I have is how he reacts when defenses have a bigger sample size and start punching back. That’s where Tua (& the whole offense) fell short.
NEW: I watched the Malik Willis tape again, and it’s still good! What he does well and where he can still improve: www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
God this is so funny
NEW: Examining all sides of the Miami Dolphins trade of DB Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Jets.
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WATCH: Wrapping up a pretty wild day for the Miami Dolphins with the Tua, Willis, Minkah news, and more.
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PSA: Join @dantecollinelli.bsky.social and myself for a live pre-free agency episode of the All Dolphins Podcast at 7:30 p.m. EDT on Sunday (after the time change) for the usual foolishness.
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NEW: The Dolphins simply don't have the cap space to make splash free agent signings this year (and that likely includes Malik Willis), so instead here are five lower-priced options they should at least explore.
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WATCH: In the latest episode of the All Dolphins Podcast (#649), @dantecollinelli.bsky.social and I go over all the latest developments, from Eichenberg to Tua to comp picks, Mostert and more.
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NEW: I did a new Dolphins 7-round mock following the combine. I tried to incorporate some new names while sticking to Miami’s likely size + testing thresholds.
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ICYMI: All Dolphins Podcast live episode with @DanteCollinelli and I setting the stage for what promises to be an eventful March and broke down combine storylines.
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I don't plug my Substack much since it's been a side project, but I've been doing weekly content all offseason, and I'm close to 300 subs. It's free, and it would mean a lot to reach that goal before the draft.
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PSA: Join @dantecollinelli.bsky.social and I tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET for a live episode of the All Dolphins Podcast, where we'll discuss the latest news and set the stage for what should be a wild month of March. And, promise, there will no echo ... echo ... echo.
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NEW: Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan talked about his desire Tuesday to add some size to the wide receiver room, so here's a breakdown of some prospects at the combine who fit the bill. Via @dantecollinelli.bsky.social.
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PSA: Late notice, but join @dantecollinelli.bsky.social and I for a live All Dolphins Podcast show Sunday night at 7:30 pm ET where we'll dissect why Connor McDavid sucks .. JK, we'll set the stage for the 2026 scouting combine and some upcoming Miami Dolphins action.
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Yeah once receivers started becoming more involved/better at blocking, I started asking myself why I’d even bother with a TE who can’t block.
In most scenarios, they’re just worst receivers who are also a huge tell to the defense.
Went about 16 deep on the TE class because Grier + McDaniel’s handling of that position drove me up a wall. A few names I like: Sam Roush (Stanford), Dae’Quan Wright (Mississippi), and Nate Boekircher (A&M).
Fwiw, I’m out on the “receiving TE” archetype. If you can’t block, I’m not interested.
NEW: I did my best to rank the Dolphins' top 11 options at pick 11. There's not much consensus on how this year's draft shakes out, so this was a fun challenge.
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Yeahhhh, Malik Willis rocks
Totally down with taking a Day 3 lottery ticket (like Allar) in this class. I just want to make sure the expectations are set there. Seen some strange hype for QBs with awful tape.
I think there will be a lot of analysts who try to sell Dolphins fans on “the secret sleeper QB who is actually good,” and I’m gonna be honest, I don’t think that player exists.