{
  "id": 3527128,
  "title": "Dolphins predicted to trade down and still land top Ohio State WR in ESPN mock draft",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dolphins-predicted-to-trade-down-and-still-land-top-ohio-state-wr-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T14:38:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dolphins-predicted-trade-down-still-143812086.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Miami Dolphins are expected to trade down in the 2027 NFL Draft and still secure the top wide receiver prospect in Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith according to ESPN's mock draft. With a need for a quarterback and improvements across multiple positions, the 2027 NFL Draft holds significant importance for the struggling team. Despite falling to the top pick, the Dolphins are projected to trade with the Cleveland Browns for the No. 1 overall selection, receiving three first-round picks, a fourth-round pick, and a future second-rounder in return. Smith, a 6-foot-3, 223-pound star wide receiver, would be a major upgrade for Miami's weak wide receiver room. While not acquiring a quarterback in this scenario could be risky, trading down and acquiring Smith and additional draft picks is deemed a favorable outcome for the Dolphins' front office.",
  "summary": "This mock draft scenario would be a very interesting one for the Dolphins.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "King Miller and Waymond Jordan can match famous Ohio State RB duo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/king-miller-and-waymond-jordan-can-match-famous-ohio-state-rb-duo",
        "published": "2026-08-26T13:53:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}