Robinson was a first-round pick. He’s got 10 sacks in two seasons, including only four last season.
“I know I’m a whole different guy, a whole different player,” Robinson says.
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Photos of Kadyn Proctor, Miami Dolphins’ first-round NFL draft pick
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tackle Kadyn Proctor poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos of Kadyn Proctor, Miami Dolphins’ first-round NFL draft pick
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tackle Kadyn Proctor poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos of Kadyn Proctor, Miami Dolphins’ first-round NFL draft pick
Dec 19, 2025; Norman, OK, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) against the Oklahoma Sooners during the CFP National Playoff First Round at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Photos of Kadyn Proctor, Miami Dolphins’ first-round NFL draft pick
Dec 19, 2025; Norman, OK, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) against the Oklahoma Sooners during the CFP National Playoff First Round at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Photos of Kadyn Proctor, Miami Dolphins’ first-round NFL draft pick
Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) rushes the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Photos of Kadyn Proctor, Miami Dolphins’ first-round NFL draft pick
Dec 19, 2025; Norman, OK, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) and offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) against the Oklahoma Sooners during the CFP National Playoff First Round at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Photos of Kadyn Proctor, Miami Dolphins’ first-round NFL draft pick
Nov 22, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) catches a short pass and runs the ball during the game with Eastern Illinois at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images
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Photos of Kadyn Proctor, Miami Dolphins’ first-round NFL draft pick
Apr 22, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tackle Kadyn Proctor during the NFL Draft prospects clinic at Hazelwood Green Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos of Kadyn Proctor, Miami Dolphins’ first-round NFL draft pick
March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Offensive lineman Parker Brailsford blocks against fellow lineman Kadyn Proctor during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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Photos of Kadyn Proctor, Miami Dolphins’ first-round NFL draft pick
March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor runs a drill for scouts during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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Photos of Kadyn Proctor, Miami Dolphins’ first-round NFL draft pick
March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor runs a drill for scouts during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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Photos of Kadyn Proctor, Miami Dolphins’ first-round NFL draft pick
Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (OL41) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
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Photos of Kadyn Proctor, Miami Dolphins’ first-round NFL draft pick
Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (OL41) at the vertical jump station during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos of Kadyn Proctor, Miami Dolphins’ first-round NFL draft pick
Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (OL41) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Edge rushers are right up there with quarterbacks and cornerbacks as far as the most important and most expensive positions on a good NFL roster.
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Miami needs Chop, who has added weight and strength, to blossom in a new system that would seem to cater to his skills. Miami has a desperate need at pass rush and at least 10 sacks should be Chop’s 2026 goal.
The Dolphins need Chop Robinson to fulfill his potential.
Aug 20, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins linebacker Chop Robinson (44) looks on during practice at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Aug 28, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) reacts on the bench against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
The Dolphins hope they’ve struck gold with Willis.
Aug 2, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Alex Austin (26) and cornerback Chris Johnson (3) work during practice at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
The rookie cornerback must be an impactful starter.
Aug 8, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor (74) speaks to reporters after practice at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Proctor must solidify Miami’s OL before a likely shift to tackle in ’27.
Achane is far and way the Dolphins’ most talented player.
Aug 8, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back De’von Achane (28) looks on from the field during practice at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Ahead of schedule in recovery from a knee injury, can Bell be Miami’s A.J. Brown?
Aug 28, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chris Bell (18) reacts after gaining yardage against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter of a pre season game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
Grant will miss at least four games with a lower-body injury. He cannot end up a first-round bust.
Jun 2, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Kenneth Grant (78) stretching during mini camp at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Isabella Frias-Imagn Images
Jonah looks better at RG than LG. If he can even just be capable that’s a Miami win.
Miami Dolphins guard Jonah Savaiinaea (71) talks to reporters at training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex, Sunday, August 2, 2026 in Miami Gardens, FL.
