2025 NFL Combine: 5 more prospects who reportedly met with the Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins were busy meeting with a wide-range of prospects at the NFL Combine.

Over 300 players were invited to participate in the 2025 NFL Combine in front of all 32 franchises. Sunday marked the end of the week-long showcase as teams aim to finalize the big board ahead of April’s draft.

The Miami Dolphins met with a wide range of players at the Combine in hopes of filling a wide range of needs across the roster. Yesterday, we highlighted Grey Zabel, Ollie Gordon II, and three other prospects who spoke with the Dolphins — and here are five more who spent time with the franchise in Indianapolis.

Malaki Starks, Georgia

A common mock-draft selection for the Dolphins, Starks makes plenty of sense for a franchise about to lose Jevon Holland in free agency. He logged 52 tackles, four for a loss, and four passes defended as a first-team All-American for the Bulldogs last season.

Starks hit the scene as a true freshman, earning first-team All-SEC twice with the Bulldogs. The Sun Sentinel’s David Furones shared that Starks had a “great meeting” with the Dolphins and could be an option at No. 13.

For context, the first safety selected last year, Tyler Nubin, didn’t come off the board until pick 47. Brian Branch was the first safety selected in 2023, going No. 45 to the Detroit Lions. That’s not to say Starks isn’t a first-round prospect, but pick 13 could be too high to invest in a safety. A trade down — or back into the first — could be Miami’s best opportunity to land Starks.

Armand Membou, Missouri

If the Dolphins want to take a big swing towards improving the offensive line on Day 1 of the NFL Draft, Membou would make plenty of sense if available at pick 13. Patrick Paul, entering his second year, and former first-round selection Austin Jackson are projected to start at tackle.

Membou didn’t allow a sack or quarterback hit while starting 12 games at right tackle as a junior, according to PFF. He’s allowed just three sacks over 35 career appearances for the Tigers.

At 6’3”, 324 pounds, Membou stood out as one of the Combine’s most athletic linemen. He’d provide Miami with a Day-1 starter at guard and a fallback tackle option in case injuries arise. After years of relying on starters to stay healthy, adding Membou in the first would be a clear sign that the front office is no longer willing to chance holes in the trenches.

Will Johnson, Michigan

One of this draft’s most unique prospects, Johnson earned the Defensive MVP Award in Michigan’s National Championship win against Washington. He played just six games last season due to turf toe but made his presence felt with two pick-sixes and 12 total tackles.

The Dolphins have a shutdown cornerback in Jalen Ramsey but could use another cornerback after choosing to part ways with Kendall Fuller earlier in the offseason. Johnson would instantly push to start across from Ramsey with the potential to be a franchise cornerstone in the secondary.

Johnson appeared in 32 games for the Wolverines, finishing with 68 tackles and 19 passes defended. Not only does his resume mesh with Miami’s needs, but bringing in another Michigan alum could only strengthen general manager Chris Grier’s rapport with owner Stephen Ross.

Charles Grant, William & Mary

A consensus first-team All-American, Grant allowed one sack while starting 13 games at left tackle as a senior and only two over three years starting for the Tribe. Bleacher Report’s Bradon Thorn compared Grant to Terron Armstead, highlighting his standout athleticism as a zone blocker.

At 6’4”, 300 pounds, Grant has the traits to slide in at guard, fitting just what the Dolphins will need from a lineman selected in the first three rounds. Miami will bolster the offensive line in more ways than one, but there’d be a clear path to playing time if Grant were the choice on Day 2.

Mason Taylor, LSU

Miami could use another playmaker at tight end, and Furones mentioned that Taylor, son of Hall of Fame edge rusher Jason Taylor, had “extensive interaction” with the Dolphins last week. He caught 55 passes for 546 yards and two touchdowns in his junior season with the Tigers.

Deemed the most productive tight end in LSU history with 129 total receptions for 1,308 yards and six touchdowns, he caught at least one pass in 28 straight games and closed his college career with third-team All-SEC honors.

Bleacher Report’s Dame Parson notes that Taylor needs to improve as a blocker, but as a projected third-round pick, he’d have ample time to develop behind Jonnu Smith on the Dolphins’ depth chart. Taylor’s 6’4” frame would provide Miami’s offense with a much-needed dimension, and the chance to add the son of a franchise legend only makes him more intriguing.