Miami Dolphins Prospects to Watch at the 2025 Senior Bowl

Several prospects have boosted their NFL Draft stock at the 2025 Senior Bowl through intense workouts and evaluations by scouts and executives. Fans of the Miami Dolphins should be excited to see several of these players in action during Saturday’s game.

Some athletes performed strongly enough during drills and meetings to raise their draft value and opted out of the game. Marshall’s edge rusher Mike Green impressed by dominating Oregon’s Josh Conerly Jr. in drills, choosing to leave after a solid performance. Conerly, a top offensive lineman prospect, finished the week strong despite the tough competition.

A player to watch for the Dolphins, Conerly bounced back with a vengeance and was named the Senior Bowl National team’s top offensive lineman, as voted by defensive linemen and linebackers. Conerly has the potential to be a dominant tackle with the versatility to also play guard.

There are several other offensive linemen worth Miami’s attention, including North Dakota State’s Grey Zabel, who could potentially play all five spots. Zabel has experience at both tackle and guard and could even take on a center role in the NFL.

With multiple tackles like West Virginia’s Wyatt Milum and Arizona’s Jonah Savaiinaea, who could also transition to guard, Miami scouts will be closely watching the trenches on Saturday. Another prospect to note is Sacramento State left guard Jackson Slater, who Pro Football Focus ranked as the fourth-best in the FCS.

LSU tight end Mason Taylor impressed both on the field and in meetings, with his draft projection possibly jumping from a late third-round pick to an early second-rounder. Taylor won’t play in the game since he’s already shown enough during his reps. His skills could make him one of the most well-rounded players at the position in this draft class, or at the very least, a top two or three tight end.

Quarterback Jaxson Dart from Ole Miss will also be under heavy scrutiny from various organizations. His impressive week of workouts and interviews may have already placed him in the first round, and a solid performance in the Senior Bowl could solidify that spot.

While the Dolphins need a backup to Tua Tagovailoa, Dart’s value might be too high for them. If they pass on him at #13, he may be out of reach for Miami at #48 in the second round.

In addition to Dart, two other quarterbacks with ties to the Dolphins, Alabama’s Jalen Milroe and Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, were involved in meetings this week. With concerns surrounding Tagovailoa’s injury history, selecting a quarterback could be in Miami’s best interest, though the question remains when they will make such a pick.

If any of these quarterbacks make a strong impression during the Senior Bowl, the Dolphins might consider selecting one earlier than expected, even though they recently signed their starter to a lucrative extension through 2028.

Every quarterback needs reliable targets, and the Senior Bowl features several receivers who have caught the attention of scouts. Iowa State’s Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins both saw their stock rise, with Higgins offering a big-bodied outside presence with the ability to work in the slot. Noel is a slot receiver and return man.

Local Miami Hurricanes receiver Xavier Restrepo also impressed, along with TCU’s Jack Bech. Bech was named the best receiver on the American roster by defensive backs. Standing at 6’2”, Bech is a strong, physical blocker with excellent hands and sharp route-running skills.

Miami could also target taller receivers than those currently on their roster, such as Illinois’ Pat Bryant, who stands 6’3” and averaged 18.2 yards per reception in 2024. Bryant excels at creating separation and displaying physicality.

Returning to tight ends, Miami Hurricanes’ Elijah Arroyo had an impressive week, showcasing strong route-running and vertical skills, positioning him as a top four or five prospect. Bowling Green’s Harold Fannin Jr. is another athletic tight end with solid blocking skills in space, though he needs to refine his inline blocking. The best inline blocker in this class may be Georgia Tech’s Jackson Hawes, a Day 3 target with excellent protection skills.

Miami could also be on the lookout for a power running back, and once again, a Hurricane fits the mold. Damien Martinez could help improve the Dolphins’ short-yardage and goal-line situations, areas where they need to improve. Last year’s rookie, Jaylen Wright, is more of a home-run threat, so Martinez could provide the tough yards needed to move the chains or score touchdowns.

On defense, Ole Miss interior lineman Walter Nolen was outstanding in practices, although he was not on either roster updated on Friday. With his stock rising, it wouldn’t be surprising if he decided to leave the Senior Bowl early after making a strong impression.

The Dolphins could look to strengthen their secondary, particularly the safety position, with several veteran free agents this offseason. Oklahoma’s Billy Bowman Jr. is a dynamic playmaker with great speed and the versatility to play both deep and in the slot.

These are just a few names to follow as the NFL Draft season heats up. With interviews and practices behind them, the 2025 Senior Bowl will kick off at 2:30 pm EST on Saturday at the University of Alabama’s Hancock Whitney Stadium.