Dolphins Mid-Round Rookie Named Starter Ahead of First Preseason Game
One of the Miami Dolphins rookies has been impressing early.
The Miami Dolphins are preparing to lean heavily on their younger talent as they navigate significant roster changes this offseason. Rookie wide receiver Caleb Douglas, selected as one of the team's three third-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, has already been earmarked as a starter for their inaugural preseason match against the Washington Commanders.
This decision appears to be a foregone conclusion given Douglas's impressive track record. Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley has praised Douglas, describing him as consistently reliable and demonstrating flashes of brilliance alongside solid, routine performances. With a stellar college career at Florida (2022-23) and Texas Tech (2024-25), Douglas truly shone when playing for the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the past two seasons, amassing 114 catches for 1,723 yards and 13 touchdowns.
The Dolphins appear confident that this level of success will seamlessly transition to the professional stage.
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