The Miami Dolphins' First Round Haul Will Hopefully NOT Include These Prospects

Locked On Dolphins - Daily Podcast On The Miami Dolphins28mApril 20, 2026

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In this episode of Locked On Dolphins, host Kyle Krabs revisits the annual 'Charles Harris' tradition—a playful yet pointed exercise where he identifies players he hopes the Dolphins avoid in the first round of the NFL Draft. Drawing from a personal anecdote about the 2023 draft, where the Dolphins selected Charles Harris and it didn't pan out, Krabs uses the moment to highlight players he believes are overvalued at their projected draft positions. On the offensive side, he expresses concern over Jordan Tyson, Jeremiah Love, Caleb Lomu, and Keelan Rutledge—talented players but ones he feels don't align with the Dolphins' current needs or long-term strategy. On defense, he flags Jermon McCoy and Hakeem Mesidor due to medical concerns and age, respectively, and singles out Cassius Howell as a physical outlier with situational value. Krabs emphasizes the importance of drafting for value over need, especially in a rebuilding regime, and encourages listeners to tune in to the official Dolphins draft watch party at Regatta Grove. The episode blends humor, analysis, and strategic insight, underscoring the tension between talent and risk in the draft process.

Key Takeaways
1

Avoid drafting high-risk, high-talent players like Jordan Tyson and Jermon McCoy at pick 11 due to medical concerns and positional overvaluation.

2

Caleb Lomu and Keelan Rutledge are talented but better suited for later rounds due to developmental needs and limited positional flexibility.

3

Cassius Howell’s unique size and pass-rushing profile make him a situational player, not a top-30 pick.

4

The Dolphins should prioritize value and long-term fit over immediate need, especially in a rebuild.

5

The Charles Harris annual honors serve as a fun but strategic way to evaluate draft decisions and team philosophy.

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5 min

Introducing the Charles Harris Annual Honors

The last time we were at odds to that degree and it happened, it ended up being a Charles Harris.

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10 min

Offensive Risks: Jordan Tyson, Jeremiah Love, and Caleb Lomu

Krabs breaks down offensive prospects he believes are overrated at early picks. He critiques Jordan Tyson’s lack of versatility, Jeremiah Love’s positional value, and Caleb Lomu’s developmental timeline and limited run-game impact.

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10 min

Defensive Concerns: Jermon McCoy, Hakeem Mesidor, and Cassius Howell

If he got to 30, I could look at the raw talent. And I kind of feel the same way about Jordan Tyson. If they were to hypothetically make it to 30, I could look at and say, you know what? The juice is worth the squeeze at this point.

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The Draft Philosophy: Value Over Need

Krabs reinforces the importance of drafting for value and long-term fit, especially for a rebuilding team. He argues that reaching for players with medical or positional risks undermines the team’s strategic goals.

High-Impact Quotes
The last time we were at odds to that degree and it happened, it ended up being a Charles Harris.
Kyle Krabs3:41
Viral: 85.0
If he got to 30, I could look at the raw talent. And I kind of feel the same way about Jordan Tyson. If they were to hypothetically make it to 30, I could look at and say, you know what? The juice is worth the squeeze at this point.
Kyle Krabs22:29
Viral: 80.0
The Dolphins’ draft strategy will be tested by whether they avoid the 'Charles Harris' trap this year.
Kyle Krabs48:12
Viral: 78.0

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