Jon-Eric Sullivan Dishes On Dolphins' Standing With Devon Achane & 2026 NFL Draft At Owners Meeting
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The Locked On Dolphins podcast breaks down key insights from the 2026 NFL Owners Meetings in Arizona, focusing on John Eric Sullivan's analysis of the 2026 NFL Draft and team-building philosophy. Sullivan highlighted three deep draft positions—off-ball linebackers, safeties, and edge rushers—citing numerous top prospects in each category. He also emphasized the Dolphins' strategic shift toward valuing players who touch the ball frequently, particularly in the running game, over traditional high-volume wide receivers, reflecting a broader ideological pivot from past roster construction. The episode explores the implications of this philosophy, comparing it to Green Bay’s successful use of mid-round pass catchers and the Dolphins’ current approach of building through draft capital and player development. Additionally, the podcast discusses contract extension priorities, with Devon Achane, Aaron Brewer, and Jordan Brooks all likely to be retained, while Zach Seeler emerges as a potential trade candidate. The team’s wide receiver depth and tight end prospects are also lauded as strengths heading into the draft.
The Dolphins are targeting off-ball linebackers, safeties, and edge rushers as three of the deepest positions in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Sullivan’s philosophy favors paying elite players who touch the ball frequently—like running backs—over high-volume receivers, signaling a strategic shift in player valuation.
The Dolphins are likely to double-dip in the draft on wide receivers and tight ends, leveraging depth in rounds two through five to build a young, cost-effective receiving corps.
Devon Achane, Aaron Brewer, and Jordan Brooks are all expected to receive contract extensions, with Zach Seeler being the most likely player to be moved.
The team’s offensive identity may increasingly rely on a high-usage, playmaking running back and a deep, versatile receiving group developed through the draft.
Sullivan’s 2026 Draft Sweet Spots: LB, Safety, Edge
“I have 14 in my top 100 at edge, and I have 11 in my top 100 at safety. That’s an embarrassment of riches.”
Philosophy Shift: Paying the Ball-Toucher, Not Just the Receiver
“Paying somebody who could touch the ball 25 to 30 times a game makes a lot more sense than paying somebody who on a good day might touch the ball seven times.”
Draft Strategy: Double-Dipping on WR & TE, Building Through Depth
The Dolphins are expected to leverage the deep 2026 draft classes at wide receiver and tight end, potentially selecting two pass catchers in the top 100 and using mid-round picks to build a young, cost-effective receiving corps.
Contract Extensions: Achane, Brewer, Brooks, and the Seeler Question
The podcast analyzes the likelihood of contract extensions for key players, with Achane, Brewer, and Brooks all expected to stay, while Zach Seeler is positioned as the most likely trade candidate due to the team’s need for roster flexibility.
Green Bay’s Model: A Blueprint for the Dolphins’ Roster Building
The episode draws a direct comparison between the Dolphins’ current strategy and Green Bay’s successful use of mid-round wide receivers and tight ends, highlighting the long-term cost efficiency and player development benefits.
“Paying somebody who could touch the ball 25 to 30 times a game makes a lot more sense than paying somebody who on a good day might touch the ball seven times.”
“I have 14 in my top 100 at edge, and I have 11 in my top 100 at safety. That’s an embarrassment of riches.”
“You can have the best system in the world, but with the wrong people, it's not going to work. The results are not going to be sustainable.”
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John Eric Sullivan
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Devon Achane
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Green Bay Packers
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Aaron Brewer
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Jordan Brooks
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NFL Owners Meetings
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Zach Seeler
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Jeff Hathaway
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Barry Jackson
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Malik Willis
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