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Feedback, reaction on the Dolphins\u2019 selection of 6-3 Texas Tech receiver\/75th overall pick Caleb Douglas, who had 54 catches for 846 yards and 7 TDs last season and 60-877-6 for the Red Raiders in 2024, after spending his first two years at Florida:<\/p>\n
\u25aa ESPN\u2019s Field Yates: \u201cAt 6-3, 206 pounds, 4.39 speed. He\u2019s tall and he\u2019s fast. He\u2019s got to get stronger. I saw him in the red zone get muscled up. I like some of the route versatility.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u25aa ESPN\u2019s Mel Kiper: \u201cHe has size. His average per catch was nearly 16 yards. In the Houston game, he was unstoppable. Very good length. Tracks the ball well over his shoulder. High points it. Impressive catch radius. Good body control. He has to be a little more consistent catching the ball. Overall, I thought he improved his game where smaller corners have a tough time matching up in the red zone. Good hand-eye coordination.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u25aa ESPN\u2019s Louis Riddick: \u201cThose seven drops [last season] are a little bit disappointing.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u25aa NFL.com\u2019s Lance Zierlein said he was a fifth or sixth rounder in his view and projects as a backup at best:<\/p>\n
\u201cDouglas is a long, slender outside target with good production but uneven tape. He has enticing moments, showcasing his catch radius\/ball skills on fades and deep throws. Douglas\u2019 focus drops and an inability to win contested catches at a high enough rate can\u2019t be overlooked, though.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe shows quick acceleration for a tall receiver, but his top-end speed is relatively non-threatening to defenses. Douglas can expect to be crowded by NFL cornerbacks and forced to prove he can uncover. There are flashes to build on, but he\u2019ll have to battle to make a roster as a backup.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u25aa NFL Net\u2019s Daniel Jeremiah: \u201cHe ran a 4.39 [at the Combine]. A big time vertical stretch receiver. Plays outside, lot of deep over routes. Tracks the ball well. Long stride, can eat ground up in a hurry.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u25aa NFL Net\u2019s Joel Klatt: \u201cTheir offensive coordinator [at Texas Tech] tried to blend three schemes — the spread run game, the true Air Raid and that deep choice game that Tennessee runs. Caleb Douglas was best when they were in that mode, stretching down the field, long strides.\u201d<\/p>\n
ESPN.com said he was the 26th best receiver in the draft and a \u201csignificant reach.\u201d<\/p>\n
This story was originally published April 24, 2026 at 10:05 PM.<\/p>\n