What to Make of the Dolphins' Big Gamble with their First Pick
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Miami Dolphins' new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan selected Alabama tackle Kadyn Proctor with the 12th overall pick, emphasizing size and power in the draft.
- Proctor, standing nearly 6-7 and weighing 352 pounds (previously up to 400), is seen as a high-ceiling athlete but carries concerns about weight management and conditioning.
- Former Alabama coach Nick Saban noted Proctor's challenges with self-motivation and maintaining optimal shape, highlighting potential red flags for the Dolphins.
- Proctor is projected to play right tackle or guard, potentially replacing the injury-prone Austin Jackson and pairing with Patrick Paul to form a large, powerful tackle duo.
- The pick reflects Sullivan's "inside out" rebuilding strategy, prioritizing offensive line strength over other positions like safety, despite Proctor's inconsistencies and risks.
