14 Miami Dolphins way-too-early 2025 mock drafts: NFL analysts make their predictions

Joe Schad, Palm Beach Post

Look through way-too-early mock drafts for the 2025 NFL Draft and you'll notice the Miami Dolphins are almost always projected to pick 21st or right around 21st next season.

That makes sense. The Dolphins picked Chop Robinson 21st this season. And they would have picked 21st in 2022 if not for an NFL tampering finding involving Tom Brady.

If the Dolphins pick 21st, they would again be a first-round playoff loser. This is a franchise that hasn't won a playoff game in 24 years so they'd much rather pick a bit lower.

Draft analysts believe the Dolphins will be looking for a defensive tackle or tight end. Those players would look to fill roles vacated by Christian Wilkins this offseason and perhaps Jonnu Smith in the future.

The Palm Beach Post surveyed 14 projections for next year's NFL draft. Two players stood out, but here is the complete list:

Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan (ESPN, USA Today's Touchdown Wire, 247 Sports and The Draft Network)

Size, speed and versatility.

Michigan tight end Colston Loveland celebrates a play against Washington during the second half of U-M's 34-13 win in the College Football Playoff national championship game in Houston on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
Michigan tight end Colston Loveland celebrates a play against Washington during the second half of U-M's 34-13 win in the College Football Playoff national championship game in Houston on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State (USA Today, Athlon Sports)

Powerful and versatile penetrator.

Nov. 25, 2023; Ann Arbor, Mi., USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) is pursued by Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Tyleik Williams (91) during the first half of Saturday's NCAA Division I football game at Michigan Stadium.
Nov. 25, 2023; Ann Arbor, Mi., USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) is pursued by Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Tyleik Williams (91) during the first half of Saturday's NCAA Division I football game at Michigan Stadium.

Mason Graham, DT, Michigan (Associated Press)

Steady, powerful, high motor.

Blue Team defensive lineman Mason Graham (55) walks up the tunnel for halftime during the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Blue Team defensive lineman Mason Graham (55) walks up the tunnel for halftime during the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M (The Athletic)

Disruptive in the SEC.

Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan (Walter Football)

Big, athletic with high ceiling.

Howard Cross III, DT, Notre Dame (Pro Football Focus)

Mobile, experienced and productive.

Notre Dames Howard Cross III runs a drill during practice at the SAC on Dec. 26, 2023, as they prepare for the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl against Oregon State.
Notre Dames Howard Cross III runs a drill during practice at the SAC on Dec. 26, 2023, as they prepare for the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl against Oregon State.

Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State (33rd Team)

Bring Chop Robinson's former teammate to Miami?

Nov 4, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking Maryland Terrapins quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) dung the first half at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking Maryland Terrapins quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) dung the first half at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Devin Harris, CB, UTSA (CBS Sports)

High upside with prior stops at Texas A&M, LSU.

Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State (Bleacher Report)

Home run hitter, but another RB seems unlikely.

Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame (Fox Sports)

Complete corner with instincts, ball skills.

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Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at jschad@pbpost.com and follow him on Instagram and on X @schadjoe. Sign up for Joe's free weekly Dolphins Pulse Newsletter. Help support our work by subscribing today.

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: 2025 NFL mock drafts: Dolphins picks from Tyliek Williams to Colston Loveland

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