Dolphins predicted to add Ohio State star in move that would change Malik Willis’ future in Miami originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Entering the 2026 season, the Miami Dolphins have a lot to be excited about. The hope is that Malik Willis proves he can be a franchise quarterback for this organization, and if that happens, building around him in the future will be the plan.
A lot of what the Dolphins’ future looks like revolves around Willis. If he can be the guy the Dolphins are looking for, it’ll make their lives a lot easier. If the Dolphins don’t have the answer at the quarterback position, something they’ve been searching for for a very long time now, the decisions will be a lot different.
In the event that things go as planned, the Dolphins will need to add a few decent options around Willis, with ESPN recently predicting them to do so in the 2027 NFL Draft by taking Jeremiah Smith, the Ohio State star wide receiver.
“Quarterback would be a consideration if the Dolphins pick this high, but getting a truly elite receiver would be hard to pass up, especially with the Dolphins moving on from Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle this offseason. Smith has a great blend of size and speed. He’s a swift vertical mover who eats up coverages in a hurry while showing exceptional strength at the catch point.
“Eight of Smith’s 12 receiving touchdowns last season came in the red zone, as he’s an upper-echelon player in that area. But he can also make big plays down the field. Andre Johnson and Julio Jones come to mind as easy NFL comparisons,” Jordan Reid of ESPN wrote.
Smith has a very good chance to be the first non-quarterback selected next year, with many expecting that to be the case. Depending on what happens with the quarterback class, which is viewed as generational, Smith even has a chance to be the first overall pick, something the Dolphins will hope not to receive
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