Drive Time: Dolphins Day 3 2026 NFL Draft Recap
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The Drive Time podcast wraps up the 2026 NFL Draft with a deep dive into the Miami Dolphins' final 13 picks across days two and three. Host Travis Wingfield delivers detailed player profiles for each selection, emphasizing the team's focus on versatility, toughness, and football IQ. Key picks include edge rusher Trey Moore, linebacker Kyle Lewis, safety Michael Taff, wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr., tight end Seidou Traore, guard DJ Campbell, and defensive end Max Llewellyn. Wingfield highlights how these players align with the Dolphins' culture of physicality, intelligence, and adaptability, with strong praise for their production, work ethic, and special teams value. The episode closes with post-draft press conference highlights from John Eric Sullivan and Jeff Halfley, who reaffirm the team’s commitment to building a physically dominant, versatile roster and express excitement about the depth and character of the new class. Despite not drafting a quarterback, the front office remains confident in their current roster depth and future plans. The overarching takeaway is that the Dolphins prioritized high-character, high-impact players who can contribute immediately and grow into multiple roles. Wingfield underscores the strategic value of drafting players like Moore and Lewis—versatile defenders who can thrive in various defensive packages—and notes the importance of depth in the offensive line and special teams. The draft class reflects a clear philosophy: build a tough, adaptable, and cohesive unit that plays with relentless effort. With strong leadership from both the front office and coaching staff, the Dolphins appear poised to make meaningful strides in the 2026 season and beyond.
The Dolphins prioritized versatility, toughness, and football intelligence over pure athleticism in their draft class.
Players like Trey Moore and Kyle Lewis offer multiple defensive roles, enhancing the team’s flexibility in sub-packages and third-down situations.
The draft class emphasizes special teams readiness, with all seven day-three picks having significant special teams experience.
Despite not drafting a quarterback, the Dolphins remain confident in Malik Willis, Quinn, and their depth at the position.
The offensive line additions, particularly DJ Campbell, signal a potential shift toward a more diverse, power-based run scheme.
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Opening Reflections: A Cohesive Draft
“I would say it was collaborative, cohesive. Felt like we executed. I think, again, like I told you last night, I think we helped the Miami Dolphins. It was a great experience. It really was.”
Trey Moore: The Versatile Edge Playmaker
“He's got some polish. You know, it's interesting. I go back to the comment that Sully made about identifying either traits or just really solid tape and kind of trying to pick one of the two at this stage of the draft and going after that.”
Kyle Lewis: The Athletic, Multi-Position Linebacker
“He's a fluid mover, smooth feet, body control to get skinny at the point of contact and wiggle around blocks and get on the upfield shoulder and make offensive linemen get out over their skis and whiff on those blocks.”
Michael Taff: The Tough, Anticipatory Safety
Wingfield profiles Michael Taff, a safety from Texas with elite instincts and special teams impact. He emphasizes Taff’s walk-on roots, academic achievements, and ability to read routes and anticipate plays. The analysis includes praise for his toughness and leadership, despite size limitations.
Kevin Coleman Jr. and Seidou Traore: Slot and Big Slot Weapons
The episode examines two wide receivers with distinct profiles: Kevin Coleman Jr., a shifty, high-effort slot specialist from Missouri, and Seidou Traore, a 6'3.5" athletic tight end from Mississippi State via the International Pathway Program. Wingfield praises both for their route running, playmaking, and special teams value.
“You can find out if a guy loves football based on how hard he plays. You can find out how much a guy loves his teammates based on how hard he plays.”
“The more we can do, the more our players can do. And then let's figure out what they do best and let's go get good at it.”
“I think the guys that we have can run outside zone, can run inside zone and can run gap scheme. I just, I think it's the same thing that I just said.”
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