Miami’s decision to move on from Waddle marks a hard reset for a team that once boasted the fastest offense in football. With the No. 11 and No. 30 picks now in his pocket, GM Jon-Eric Sullivan has the ammunition to jumpstart a rebuild around Malik Willis. But the Dolphins aren’t the only ones playing with a stacked deck. Here is how the multiple-pick landscape looks heading into April:
The vibe in Miami is somber but calculated. You could hear a pin drop at the facility when the news broke, yet the logic is clear: the Dolphins are betting on volume. Denver, coming off a heartbreaking AFC Championship exit where Bo Nix went down with an ankle injury, needed a vertical threat to pair with Courtland Sutton. They paid the iron price to get him.
“We love Jaylen, but this league is about assets and timing. Getting two swings at the plate in the first round of this specific draft—where the edge rusher talent is this deep—was an opportunity we couldn’t pass up.”
— Jon-Eric Sullivan, Dolphins General Manager
With the Jets sitting at No. 2, the draft truly starts with Aaron Glenn’s front office. Speculation is swirling that New York might look at Texas Tech’s David Bailey to fix a pass rush that vanished after the Quinnen Williams trade. Meanwhile, the Browns are the wild card. By holding the No. 6 and No. 24 picks, Cleveland could easily package both to move into the top three if they decide a quarterback change is mandatory.
The 2026 class is widely regarded as “defense-heavy,” specifically in the secondary and at linebacker. For teams like the Cowboys, who struggled to stop the run after the Parsons departure, having two picks in the top 20 is a lifeline. Dallas won’t just look for a replacement; they’ll look for a transformation. As the draft moves to Pittsburgh next month, these five teams hold the keys to the kingdom.
