2026 NFL Draft: Alabama’s Kadyn Proctor drafted 12th overall by the Miami Dolphins

A few short years ago, Kadyn Proctor was a 5-star prospect who was coming in and winning the starting left tackle job for Nick Saban at Alabama at the start of his…

Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (OL41) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images | Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

A few short years ago, Kadyn Proctor was a 5-star prospect who was coming in and winning the starting left tackle job for Nick Saban at Alabama at the start of his true freshman season. It was a tough year for the jumbo freshman, but one that he built on as he cut his pressures down from 36 to 21 and his sacks allowed from 12 to 3 in year two, then continued to improve in year three.

At 6’7” 350+ with exceptional athleticism, Proctor has always had extreme potential, and his steady improvement each year is ultimately what pushed him up into the 1st round despite a lack of consistently dominant production. Oh, and he even got to have a few trick plays to show off his big man movement skills this last season.

The Dolphins are mostly resetting their team and roster this off-season, so building that new roster from the trenches first is a great place for them to start.

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