Why the Senior Bowl will be the Dolphins’ first chance to revamp for 2025
The Miami Dolphins need help. Just take a look at the Herald series “Praise, Problems and Possibilities” courtesy of Dolphins columnist Omar Kelly. From both offensive and defensive line to safety to running back, there’s not a single position that wouldn’t benefit from the addition of several pieces. Luckily, that’s where the Reese’s Senior Bowl comes in. With activities that run Jan. 28-Feb. 1 in Mobile, the Senior Bowl gives NFL evaluators the first chance to dissect talent first-hand. Chances are, if you want to build a good team, the ability to find a few hidden gems within the Senior Bowl will always been a plus. Many a Pro Bowler has been first spotted in Mobile including receiver Puka Nacua (2023), tight end Trey McBride (2022) and edge rusher Jermaine Johnson (2022). The Dolphins themselves has even had success, finding 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Jason Taylor in 1997. Last year, the Dolphins drafted two 2024 Senior Bowl participants in Patrick Paul and Jaylen Wright, who missed the actual game due to injury. Invitees to the 2025 iteration include reigning College Football Playoff National Championship-winning quarterback Will Howard (Ohio State), do-it-all Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo as well as several University of Miami Hurricanes in receiver Xavier Restrepo, tailback Damien Martinez and tight end Elijah Arroyo.
The Dolphins, which should have roughly 10 draft picks once the compensatory selections are worked out, especially need help in the trenches and at safety. That means they’ll likely be focused on several prospects including Purdue offensive guard Marcus Mbow, Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou, Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart and Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts.
