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Miami Dolphins Choose Alabama Offensive Lineman Kadyn Proctor with 12th Pick in NFL Draft as They Rebuild the Team

Proctor brings 39 career starts and All-America honors to a Dolphins line that wants more power and flexibility.

  • On Thursday night, the Miami Dolphins selected Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor with the 12th overall pick in the NFL draft after trading down one spot with the Dallas Cowboys, who moved up to select Ohio State safety Caleb Downs.
  • New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley are prioritizing the trenches to rebuild the offensive line and protect quarterback Malik Willis, signaling a strategic shift from the previous regime's focus on skill-position speed.
  • Standing 6-foot-7 and weighing 352 pounds, the 20-year-old Proctor brings 39 career starts at left tackle from Alabama and stated he is willing to play any position to help the team win.
  • Miami secured compensatory picks No. 177 and No. 180 in the trade, though some fans were surprised the team passed on Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr., subsequently selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  • The Dolphins continue their draft this weekend with the No. 30 pick and four selections on Day 3, aiming to bolster the offense and support tailback De'Von Achane, who led the NFL with 5.7 yards per carry last season.
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The Washington Post broke the news on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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