With the 2025 NFL Draft less than a month away, excitement is building as fans wait to see which future stars will land with their teams. The Miami Dolphins have several needs to address, and the latest seven-round mock draft from PFSN’s Brentley Weissman has them adding a key difference-maker on Day 1.
13) Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
“It was tempting to give the Miami Dolphins an offensive lineman here, but the secondary has too many holes to ignore,” Weissman wrote. “Finding another corner opposite Jalen Ramsey should be a priority, and luckily for them, one of the draft’s best corners falls to them at No. 13.
“Will Johnson is a long, athletic cover man with outstanding instincts and ball skills. He dealt with injuries this season, but NFL decision-makers know how good he is when fully healthy. Look for Johnson to be an impact starter as a rookie with the Dolphins.”
The Dolphins’ defense had the NFL’s eighth-lowest interception percentage in 2024 (tied) and has already added offensive line help in free agency. Johnson would give them another playmaker in the secondary.
48) Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
“Tyleik Williams is one of the most well-rounded players in this class and could go much higher. I love his raw power and the anchor he plays in both game phases.”
If the Dolphins want to create more turnovers, improving their pass rush would help. Miami finished with just 35 regular-season sacks in 2024, the sixth-fewest in the league. Williams could also fill the void left by veteran defensive tackle Calais Campbell, who remains a free agent after starting all 17 games last season.
98) Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State
“I love Lathan Ransom’s game, and I think he is one of the most underrated players in this class. He has good instincts, range, and physicality in run support. He would be a nice addition to help replace Jevon Holland.”
Holland started 15 games for Miami in 2024, finishing fourth on the team with 62 total tackles. Ransom showed his playmaking ability last season at Ohio State, tallying 76 tackles (46 solo), nine tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, and one interception.
116) LaJohntay Wester, WR, Colorado
While he didn’t put up numbers like teammate Travis Hunter, LaJohntay Wester made his presence felt for Colorado in 2024. After transferring from Florida Atlantic, Wester caught 74 passes for 931 yards and 10 touchdowns.
His performance in speed and agility drills at the combine was underwhelming, especially given his smaller frame. However, his route-running and special teams ability could help him carve out a role in the NFL.
135) Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon
Dillon Gabriel might be underrated due to his height (5-foot-11), but he brings plenty of experience at the highest level of college football. Despite transferring twice, Gabriel improved each season and led Oregon to an undefeated regular season in 2024.
Gabriel is the NCAA Division I leader in career passing touchdowns and ranks second in passing yards behind Case Keenum. A mobile quarterback with poise and playmaking ability, he finished third in Heisman Trophy voting in 2024 and could be a steal late in Round 4.
155) Luke Kandra, OG, Cincinnati
Cincinnati’s Luke Kandra impressed at his Pro Day. A 24-game starter, Kandra allowed just one sack in his college career. Given Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion history, Miami will always need offensive line help. Kandra, a first-team All-Big Ten and second-team All-American selection in 2024, would be a solid addition.
224) Upton Stout, CB, Western Kentucky
After transferring to Western Kentucky in 2022, Upton Stout showed off his playmaking ability with 11 tackles for loss and six interceptions over three seasons, including two pick-sixes. His size and durability concerns will likely cause him to slide to the late rounds, but his ball skills could make him a valuable depth piece.
231) Thomas Fidone II, TE, Nebraska
Thomas Fidone II had a quiet college career, capped by a touchdown-less 2024 season. However, he tested well at the NFL Scouting Combine, and at 6-foot-5 with big hands and a massive wingspan, he’s an intriguing physical prospect.
253) Theo Wease Jr., WR, Missouri
A former five-star recruit, Theo Wease Jr. never fully lived up to the hype but proved to be a reliable playmaker. At 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, he isn’t the type of burner Miami typically targets at receiver, but his size could bring a different element to the Dolphins’ passing attack.