April 24, 2026, 5:59 p.m. ET

The Miami Dolphins need a wide receiver after trading Jaylen Waddle last month and parting ways with Tyreek Hill early in the offseason. Heading into Day 2 of the 2026 NFL draft, new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan should use one of his four picks on Friday, at the moment, to add a target for recently signed quarterback Malik Willis.

Jumping into his mindset based on past press conference quotes and what he did in round one, size and Relative Athletic Score could be indicators for what kind of players he is looking for.

Ted Hurst – Georgia State

A receiver that could be ideal for them is Georgia State’s Ted Hurst. One of the prospects who had a top-30 visit with Miami, Hurst is nearly 6-foot-4 and has a RAS of 9.90.

An outside threat who is well-built and can play the “X” or “Z” roles, Hurst is a bona fide deep-threat. Over the last two seasons, he was tied in leading the nation in receptions of throws over 20 yards, making him a great downfield option for Willis.

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Hurst finished his career at Georgia State with 15 touchdowns in 24 games and had a career yards per reception mark of 15.5. He had a very good combine outing as well, running a 4.42-second 40-yard dash and displaying a 36.5-inch vertical, which helps his red zone potential.

Bryce Lance – North Dakota State

Scoring even higher in RAS than Hurst is another small-school standout in Bryce Lance of North Dakota State. At 6-foot-3 and top-tier speed, clocking a 4.3-second 40-time, Lance has a vertical jump of 41.5 inches, and his RAS is third in this year’s receivers class at 9.95.

A basketball background who is perfect for 50-50 balls, Lance has a size and speed combination Sullivan could covet, as he’s nearly a carbon copy of Green Bay Packers‘ wideout Christian Watson. Lance, like Hurst, gets into the endzone. He scored eight receiving touchdowns and even added one on the ground last season, and put up a gaudy 21.2 yards per reception in 2025. Over his collegiate career, he has 25 touchdowns on 127 catches to go with his 2,157 yards.

Despite each playing for non-power-conference schools, Sullivan proved that it is not a major requirement in his selections, as he traded up in the first round for 2025 Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Year, cornerback Chris Johnson of San Diego State.

Denzel Boston – Washington

A third receiver to watch for could be selected early on Friday night in Washington’s Denzel Boston. At 6-oot-3 and change, 212 lbs., Boston has the size and physicality that could be very appealing for Sullivan. A massive target, Boston turned 77% of his receptions over the last two seasons into a first down or touchdown.  He had a terrific 2024 and 2025, totaling 125 catches, 1,715 yards and 20 scores. While not the fastest receiver, nor a major yardage creator after the catch, he can use his body to create separation, especially on deep jump balls. He can body defensive backs inside the 10-yard line and has great hands.

Chris Brazzell – Tennessee

Yet another size and speed combo at 6-foot-4 and a 4.34-second 40-yard dash time, Tennessee’s Chris Brazzell could be a very friendly target for Willis. A good catch radius and can beat defensive backs deep with his long strides, Brazzell does need to refine the route tree a bit. Following two years at Tulane, he transferred in 2024, and in his 2025 season with the Volunteers scored nine touchdowns, which was tied for the SEC lead, while averaging 16.4 yards per catch on 62 receptions.

If Miami could make any of these four their new number one receiver, it would be a great way to help Willis and give them a replacement for Waddle and Hill. Boston, Brazzell, and Hurst may have to be picked at No. 43, while Lance could be available in round three. A potential trade-up should not be ruled out should Sullivan go another way at No. 43 and not want to wait until No. 75 to get his target.

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