The Miami Dolphins used the 12th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Kadyn Proctor, a 6’6, 315 pound left tackle from the University of Alabama.

Proctor made 40 starts in college under head coaches Nick Saban and Kalen DeBoer, all of which came at left tackle. However, according to general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, the Dolphins plan to start Proctor at left guard this season.

Jon-Eric Sullivan tells the @JoeRoseShow they’re planning on playing Kadyn Proctor at left guard this season

From the moment he was drafted, Proctor was never likely to start at left tackle for the Dolphins. In fact, prior to the draft many scouts suggested that Proctor’s NFL future would lie at guard anyways, due to his inconsistency in pass protection but elite ability to go downhill.

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And though Miami’s roster is thin, current left tackle Patrick Paul was one of the team’s bright spots last season. As such, it would be silly to move Paul away from a position he’s played so well in.

Currently, the Dolphins starting offensive line looks like this:

Four of these starters were with the team last season, with Salyer joining in free agency this offseason. The weakest link is Savaiinaea, who struggled to make an impact in his rookie season last year. Interestingly enough, Savaiinaea primarily played right guard/right tackle in college, and only made the switch to left guard in the NFL.

If Proctor earns the right to start at left guard, one would assume that Savaiinaea and Salyer compete for the starting right guard position. If all goes to plan, Miami’s offensive line should be much improved in 2026.