Nathaniel Hackett & Al Washington Hired To Dolphins Staff & A 2026 NFL Mock Draft Roundup For Miami

Miami Dolphins overhaul coaching staff with bold hires and a surge of college football pedigree. Can this injection of fresh ideas and development focus finally reverse the team's struggles in drafting and developing talent? Kyle Crabbs breaks down the Miami Dolphins' newest additions, including Nathaniel Hackett and Al Washington, and analyzes their past NFL and college experiences. He spotlights Miami’s alarming statistic as dead last in the NFL for starts by drafted players since 2022, challenging the franchise’s approach to long-term success. Mock draft projections by Bucky Brooks, Daniel Jeremiah, Eric Edholm, and Mel Kiper Jr. set the stage for the Dolphins’ possible targets—Caleb Downs, Kenyon Sadiq, and others. Will Miami’s retooled staff and draft vision break the cycle and fuel a winning future?