The Miami Dolphins are actively restocking their roster with younger talent, surrounding quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with new faces.
Only two of the top 10 youngest active players were selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, with the rest from the most recent 2025 draft class.
Top 10 Youngest Active Players on Miami Dolphins’ Roster
1) Jaylen Wright, RB | age 22
A fourth-round pick in 2024 from Tennessee, Jaylen Wright posted 249 rushing yards as a rookie while averaging 4.7 yards per carry. He brings track speed to Miami’s offense and can hit home runs in outside zone concepts. He could see his role expand in 2025 with more work in the passing game.
2) Dante Trader Jr., S | age 22
Dante Trader Jr., a fifth-round pick from Maryland, brings versatility and toughness to the Dolphins’ safety room. He was a team captain in college and played multiple roles, including box safety and slot coverage. His football IQ and physicality allow him to carve out a role on special teams and sub-packages early.
3) Chop Robinson, LB | age 22
Chop Robinson was a 2024 first-round pick from Penn State who made noise as a rookie with six sacks and 10 QB hits. Robinson is known for his elite first step and edge-bending ability, and he adds explosiveness to Miami’s pass rush. If he develops counter moves, he could become a double-digit sack threat.
4) Jason Marshall Jr., CB | age 22
Drafted in the fifth round out of Florida, Jason Marshall brings length, speed, and man-coverage ability to the secondary. At 6’1”, he has the tools to thrive on the outside in press schemes. If he can refine his footwork and anticipation, he could develop into a reliable boundary corner.
5) Quinn Ewers, QB | age 22
Once a top high school recruit, Quinn Ewers slid to the seventh round after an up-and-down college career at Texas. Still, he brings a strong arm, quick release, and starting experience against top-tier defenses. He’ll likely spend time developing behind Tua Tagovailoa and Mike White, but his upside remains intriguing.
6) Jonah Savaiinaea, OL | age 21
Selected in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Jonah Savaiinaea is a versatile lineman from Arizona. Known for his power and technique, he’s expected to compete for a starting role at guard or tackle. His college tape showed an impressive anchor in pass protection and a strong push in the run game.
7) Kenneth Grant, DT | age 21
Kenneth Grant, a first-round pick from Michigan, is a dominant interior defender at 6’3″ and 339 pounds. He’s anticipated to make an immediate impact on Miami’s defensive front with his rare combination of burst and mass. Grant had 5.5 sacks and 36 pressures during his final collegiate season and has top-tier athleticism for his size.
8) Ollie Gordon II, RB | age 21
Drafted in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Ollie Gordon brings a bruising yet fluid running style to the backfield. At 6’2″ and 225 pounds, he’s expected to contribute in short-yardage and goal-line situations. Gordon led the FBS in rushing yards in 2023 and has soft hands, giving him three-down back potential.
9) Zeek Biggers, DT | age 21
A seventh-round pick from Georgia Tech, Zeek Biggers offers tremendous size and strength at over 330 pounds. While considered a developmental prospect, Biggers flashed potential as a space-eater and interior run-stopper in college. Miami will look to mold him into a rotational anchor for their defensive line rotation.
10) Jordan Phillips, DT | age 20
Jordan Phillips was the youngest player on the Dolphins’ roster, a fifth-round pick out of Maryland. At 6’3″ and 320 pounds, he brings size and potential to Miami’s defensive line. Though still raw, Phillips has flashed impressive hand strength and gap control, making him an intriguing developmental piece for Vic Fangio’s front seven.
