The post-Jaylen Waddle era for the Miami Dolphins has begun. The rebuilding team selected three wide receivers in the 2026 NFL draft to reinforce the position. Pre-draft, the Dolphins projected starting receiving core consisted of Malik Washington, Jalen Tolbert and Tutu Atwell.New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan understood that the current wide receiving core needed more depth.
Here’s a look at these new receivers' recent college statistics and where they are likely to end up on the depth chart. Pick No. 75 Caleb Douglas, Texas TechReceptions: 54Receiving Yards: 846Touchdowns: 7Douglas’ last year at Texas Tech was a roller coaster. We saw high-level performances and disappointing outings.
One of his best games came against West Virginia, where he recorded 127 yards with two touchdowns. However, in the Orange Bowl against Oregon, many concerns were raised as he recorded no statistics for the entirety of the game. Douglas is an interesting prospect.
The Dolphins taking him at No. 75 shows they believe in his potential and the upside player we’ve gotten sparks of. Going into the 2026 NFL season, don’t be surprised if Caleb Douglas is a day-one starter just based on the draft stock alone. He hasn’t looked like a day-one starter yet, but going to a rebuilding team where he can make mistakes and learn could be a gift in disguise.
Pick No. 94: WR Chris Bell, LouisvilleReceptions: 72Receiving yards: 917Touchdowns: 6Many fans were shocked to see Chris Bell fall this far in the draft after his most productive college season. We heard rumors he could go as high as the first round to the San Francisco 49ers, so this is a great value pick for the Dolphins. The true senior recorded these stats in only 11 games played before suffering a season-ending ACL tear, which explains his fall in the draft.
Nobody in this draft is flawless, and Bell isn’t a complete prospect just yet, but if he is 100% healthy, he has a legitimate shot to be a WR1 for the Dolphins. He's not as fast as Waddle, but he's great at the catch point and tough to deal with after the catch.Pick No. 177: WR Kevin Coleman, MissouriReceptions: 66Receiving yards: 732Touchdowns: 1Kevin Coleman was effective in the slot for Missouri and is good depth for any receiving core in the NFL. He has extensive experience, having played for four different teams at the college level. Coleman has punt-returning ability, so he has a chance to elevate his game through special teams and earn playing time on the field.Final WR Depth Chart Projection (if Bell is good to go):WR1: Chris BellWR2: Malik WashingtonWR3: Caleb DouglasWR4: Tutu AtwellWR5: Jalen TolbertWR6: Kevin ColemanMore Dolphins: 2026 Dolphins undrafted free agent trackerThis article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: NFL Draft: 3 picks completely reshape projections for Dolphins WR room