The Phinsider
We take a look at what some of the analysts around the web think of the Miami Dolphins’ 2025 draft.
Earlier today, we took a closer look at the Miami Dolphins’ 2025 draft grade from ESPN’s Mel Kiper, Jr. Now, we scan the web for the other NFL Draft grades 2025 options that are out there. What is being said about the Dolphins’ performance throughout the three-day draft? What do the analysts think of Miami’s eight picks?
Below you will find the site, author, and link to each grade, along with any analysis the site provides. You can check out each of the sites for the rest of their grades for all 31 other teams.
DT Kenneth Grant (13) fills an immediate need. So does G Jonah Savaiinaea (37). DT Jordan Phillips (143), CB Jason Marshall Jr. and S Dante Trader Jr. (155) stock up the defensive side. QB Quinn Ewers (231) is strong value in the seventh round.
The Miami Dolphins kicked off their 2025 draft class with a bit of a reach. While Michigan defensive tackle Kenneth Grant possesses enough upside to justify going in Round 1—he was the 26th-ranked prospect on the final B/R board—he’s highly unlikely to be an every-down contributor.
At 6’4” and 331 pounds, Grant projects as more of a space-eating nose tackle than a versatile three-down defender. Miami has needed defensive line help since losing Christian Wilkins in 2024 free agency, but there was better value to be found at No. 13.
Defensive lineman Walter Nolen, tight end Tyler Warren and edge-rusher Shemar Stewart were all rated higher than Grant by the Bleacher Report Scouting Department and drafted after him on opening night.
Miami continued to be aggressive in addressing needs on Day 2. Following a trade with the Raiders, the Dolphins grabbed themselves a guard in Arizona’s Jonah Savaiinaea.
Savaiinaea can provide depth at tackle but will likely make a more immediate impact if the Dolphins play him inside.
“Savaiinaea is best suited inside at guard in the NFL, where his starter-level size, square power, and initial quicks can earn him a starting role early in his rookie contract,” Brandon Thorn of the B/R Scouting Department wrote.
Trading up for Savaiinaea was smart and may provide a bigger impact this season than the drafting of Grant. However, it’s hard to envision Miami getting early contributions from Day 3 selections like Jordan Phillips and Jason Marshall Jr.
Taking a flier on Quinn Ewers was smart, given Tua Tagovailoa’s lengthy injury history. Ewers may never develop into a high-level starter, but he can become a long-term backup for the Dolphins—and they could definitely use one.
Overall, though, it’s hard to think Miami will make a big 2025 jump because...
