Selected No. 12 overall out of Alabama, Proctor arrives in Miami<\/a> as a key piece of the Dolphins\u2019 new, run-first identity. The rookie will play left guard, a position that he has never played prior to coming to the Dolphins. His presence should also benefit star running back De\u2019Von Achane, a player who already got Proctor excited.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re going to run the s*** out the ball,\u201d Proctor said, adding that it\u2019s \u201cgoing to feel so good and knowing your blocking for a guy that makes my job easier.\u201d<\/p>\n Proctor started at left tackle all three seasons in Tuscaloosa, racking up SEC All-Freshman team, Second-team All-SEC, First-team All-SEC and Second-team Associated Press All-American honors along the way. He also won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy, given to the top SEC offensive lineman, and was a finalist for the Lombardi Award in 2025. His sheer size \u2014 6-foot-6-and-5\/8-inches \u2014 and length \u2014 33 3\/8 inches \u2014 make him an appealing prospect.<\/p>\n His size has already been a topic of conversation as of late.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s a baller,\u201d left tackle Patrick Paul said. \u201cHe\u2019s fast, he\u2019s physical and for someone his size, he moves extremely well. Just happy to have him in the room. He\u2019s a great guy, a lot of personality.\u201d<\/p>\n When asked about the expectations for that left side, Paul kept it simple.<\/p>\n \u201cMaul people. Definitely move people, be obstructing and be a force for sure.\u201d<\/p>\n With Proctor locked up for the foreseeable future, attention will now shift to Johnson and Traore\u2019s negotiations.<\/p>\n This story was originally published June 3, 2026 at 4:29 PM.<\/p>\n
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