The Miami Dolphins may not be done reshaping their receiving corps after a dramatic offseason that stripped the roster of two of its biggest playmakers. With Jaylen Waddle reportedly dealt to the Denver Broncos and Tyreek Hill no longer in the picture, Miami has created a glaring need at wide receiver heading into the 2026 NFL Draft.
That is why multiple draft projections now have the Dolphins targeting the position early and multiple times. PFSN’s latest mock has Miami pairing a polished slot weapon with a developmental deep threat, giving quarterback Malik Willis two very different pass-catching options. If that scenario unfolds, the Dolphins would be making it clear that replacing lost explosiveness is one of their top priorities.
Why the Dolphins Could Target KC Concepcion to Replace Jaylen Waddle
In his latest mock draft, PFSN analyst Jacob Infante has the first part of that projection centered on Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion, who has been linked to Miami as a potential value pick late in the first round.
In explaining the fit, Infante pointed to both Miami’s roster turnover and Concepcion’s play style as reasons the pairing makes sense.
“Having traded Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, the Dolphins could look to draft a wide receiver with the first of their multiple first-round picks. They don’t do so in this mock draft (instead taking CB Jermod McCoy), but luckily for them, there should be plenty of good value at the position with the No. 30 overall pick, too. KC Concepcion is a dynamic receiver with tremendous YAC ability and impressive quickness, excelling as a route runner who shoots out of his breaks,” Infante wrote.
Infante’s evaluation speaks directly to what Miami would need in a post-Waddle offense. Concepcion has built his reputation as a player who can create after the catch, separate quickly, and stress defenses underneath.
“Throughout his stints at Texas A&M and NC State, he’s been a reliable underneath weapon with inside-outside versatility. His twitchiness underneath and speed-oriented game would give Miami a chance at finding a direct replacement for Waddle for much cheaper,” Infante added.
That kind of skill set could be especially important for Willis, who would benefit from a receiver capable of turning shorter throws into chunk gains. On the PFSN Consensus Big Board, Concepcion carries an 87.51 grade, ranks No. 28 overall, and is currently projected as a first-round pick.
Ted Hurst Could Give the Dolphins a Second Swing at Wide Receiver Help
Infante also projected Miami to revisit the position quickly with Georgia State prospect Ted Hurst, a much different type of receiver physically and stylistically.
“The Dolphins double down at wide receiver early in this 2026 NFL Mock Draft,” Infante wrote. “Ted Hurst is a 6’3″ weapon with very good deep speed and the subtle stem work needed to work himself open against different coverage looks.”
Hurst would give Miami a taller, more vertical option after a productive college career that saw him total 187 receptions for 2,992 yards and 25 touchdowns between Valdosta State and Georgia State. He also tested well athletically, posting a 4.42-second 40-yard dash.
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On the PFSN Consensus Big Board, Hurst owns an 83.44 grade, ranks No. 128 overall, and is viewed as a Day 2-caliber prospect despite some differing evaluations.
If Miami truly is entering a new era offensively, adding both Concepcion and Hurst would represent more than depth. It would be a signal that the Dolphins are trying to rebuild their passing game with youth, affordability, and versatility, and the draft could be where that transformation begins.
