Change is in the air for the Miami Dolphins, and it's not just the roster shake-ups making headlines. Young defensive lineman Kenneth Grant is making a personal switch ahead of the 2026 season—one that's all about looking back to move forward.

After wearing No. 90 during his rookie campaign, Grant is returning to No. 78, the number he proudly sported during his standout days at the University of Michigan. For fans who follow college football, that number carries serious weight: Grant earned All-Big Ten honors twice and All-American recognition once while wearing it, and he helped lead the Wolverines to a national championship in just his second season.

His first year in the NFL was a bit of a mixed bag. Playing 52% of defensive snaps across 17 games, the 2025 first-round pick posted 33 tackles, five quarterback hits, two sacks, and a pass defensed—solid numbers, but perhaps not the explosive debut many expected. By switching back to his college number, Grant is hoping to recapture the form that made him a top draft prospect.

It's worth noting that No. 78 has a rich history in Miami. The most iconic wearer was Richmond Webb, who anchored the offensive line for 11 seasons (1990-2000) and made seven consecutive Pro Bowls to start his career. More recently, James Daniels donned the number in Week 1 of last year before a season-ending injury cut his campaign short after just three snaps.

For Grant, this isn't just a cosmetic change—it's a statement of intent. As he enters his second NFL season, he's betting that a familiar number can help unlock the dominance that made him a first-round pick in the first place.