MIA
Dolphins
AFC EastOFF: Wide ZoneDEF: Cover 3 Zone
1st Pick
#11
Scheme ConfidenceTier 1Full Continuity
Both Slowik and Hafley bring their own empirical playcalling data, giving the Dolphins high scheme confidence despite being new hires. Slowik's shotgun spread fingerprint (60% shotgun, 59% pass rate) contrasts sharply with McDaniel's 2025 approach (72% shotgun, 55% pass rate), suggesting Miami will dial back their tempo while maintaining their zone running identity. Hafley's 4-3 Under Zone cluster aligns perfectly with the projected Cover 3 scheme, though his conservative blitz rate of 19% represents a dramatic shift from Weaver's aggressive 32% approach last season. The empirical data behind both coordinators eliminates guesswork about their system preferences.
Positional Needs
DBCRITICAL
8.5
EDGECRITICAL
8.2
TECRITICAL
8.1
WRCRITICAL
7.7
QBHIGH
6.8
OLHIGH
6.8
LBMODERATE
4.2
IDLMODERATE
4.1
RBLOW
2.8
Coaching & Scheme
Head CoachJeff Hafley
OC
Bobby SlowikNew
DC
Jeff HafleyNew
Wide ZoneHigh conf
Outside zone rushing, play-action, bootleg
Source: empirical
Cover 3 ZoneHigh conf
Single-high, zone coverage
Source: empirical
2026 Draft Capital
Rd 1
#11
Rd 2
#43
Rd 3
#75
Rd 5
#151
Rd 7
#227
Key Roster Moves
ADDED24
QBMalik WillisGB$22.5M
CBLonnie JohnsonLV$1.5M
GJamaree SalyerLAC$1.5M
WRTutu AtwellLA$1.4M
SAFZayne AndersonGB$1.4M
LOST44
TLarry Borom→ DET
QBZach Wilson→ NO
QBTua Tagovailoa→ ATL
FSMinkah Fitzpatrick→ NYJ
TEJulian Hill→ NE
Roster Traits & Gaps
Arm Talent
570.04 gap
Scheme weight: 0.9×
Decision Making
610.02 gap
Scheme weight: 1.1×
Mobility & Playmaking
600.03 gap
Scheme weight: 1.4× (critical)
Pocket Presence
140.55 gap
Scheme weight: 0.8×
Production Volume
00.90 gap
Scheme weight: 0.9×
QB
Roster Overview1
Malik Willis
70
Key Concerns
▸Zero pass protection and run blocking ratings across the offensive line threaten any offensive system's viability.
▸Zone coverage ability at 27 out of 100 creates a large scheme mismatch for Hafley's Cover 3 defense.
▸Route running at 14 out of 100 leaves Willis without reliable targets in critical situations.
▸Multiple key players including Brewer, Jackson, and Brooks have one-year deals, creating potential roster instability.
▸Pass rush production at 4 out of 100 from the edge position eliminates the defense's ability to generate pressure.
Top Prospect Fits · 15 shown
1
QB
Diego Pavia#4
Do-It-All QB97
fit
2
OL
Monroe Freeling#15
Athletic Blocker87
fit
3
QB
Fernando Mendoza#16
Balanced Passer87
fit
4
DB
Dillon Thieneman#2
Do-It-All Safety86
fit
5
EDGE
David Bailey#10
Pass Rush Specialist85
fit
6
OL
Kamryn Waites#25
Mauler85
fit
7
OL
Keagen Trost#8
Pass Protector84
fit
8
QB
Joey Aguilar#39
Balanced Passer84
fit