{"id":4653,"date":"2026-07-13T02:00:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T21:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=4653"},"modified":"2026-07-13T02:00:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T21:00:33","slug":"one-miami-dolphins-rookie-who-could-win-a-starting-job-out-of-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=4653","title":{"rendered":"One Miami Dolphins Rookie Who Could Win a Starting Job Out of Camp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph-module-scss-module__0ovlkG__blockParagraph\" blockindex=\"0\" articletitle=\"One Miami Dolphins Rookie Who Could Win a Starting Job Out of Camp\">With teams on their month-long break from mid-June to mid-July in between minicamp and training camp, we\u2019ve reached the deadest point of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/topic\/sports-nfl\">NFL<\/a> offseason.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph-module-scss-module__0ovlkG__blockParagraph\" blockindex=\"1\" articletitle=\"One Miami Dolphins Rookie Who Could Win a Starting Job Out of Camp\">But fortunately for football fans, there\u2019s just three weeks left before training camp kicks off, followed by the preseason and regular season, which starts the week of Sept. 7.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph-module-scss-module__0ovlkG__blockParagraph\" blockindex=\"2\" articletitle=\"One Miami Dolphins Rookie Who Could Win a Starting Job Out of Camp\">Until then, we\u2019ve done <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/sports\/nfl\/miami-dolphins-2026-training-camp-preview-brace-for-growing-pains-12011750\">training camp previews<\/a> and analyzed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/sports\/nfl\/miami-dolphins-2026-training-camp-position-battle-to-watch-12106199\">top position battle to watch<\/a> for all 32 teams. Next up in our offseason series is looking at one rookie from every team who could win a starting job in training camp this season, and today we\u2019re looking at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/topic\/sports-nfl-dolphins\">Miami Dolphins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<section class=\"RelatedStoriesV2-module-scss-module__Hqo30W__container\" data-gtm-action=\"Read_More\" data-variant=\"v2\" data-loading=\"true\" aria-busy=\"true\" aria-label=\"Loading related stories\">\n<p><h4 class=\"RelatedStoriesV2-module-scss-module__Hqo30W__headlineText\"><span class=\"RelatedStoriesV2-module-scss-module__Hqo30W__headlinePrefix\">Read More<!-- --> on <\/span><span>NFL<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 id=\"h-miami-s-2026-draft-class\" class=\"Heading-module-scss-module__qpyFFW__blockHeading\" style=\"background-color:inherit;color:inherit\">Miami\u2019s 2026 Draft Class<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"List-module-scss-module__0ldMPG__wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"ListItem-module-scss-module__LHXi7q__wp-block-list-item\"><span>Kadyn Proctor, OT, Round 1<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ListItem-module-scss-module__LHXi7q__wp-block-list-item\"><span>Chris Johnson, CB, Round 1<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ListItem-module-scss-module__LHXi7q__wp-block-list-item\"><span>Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Round 2<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ListItem-module-scss-module__LHXi7q__wp-block-list-item\"><span>Caleb Douglas, WR, Round 3<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ListItem-module-scss-module__LHXi7q__wp-block-list-item\"><span>Will Kacmarek, TE, Round 3<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ListItem-module-scss-module__LHXi7q__wp-block-list-item\"><span>Chris Bell, WR, Round 3<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ListItem-module-scss-module__LHXi7q__wp-block-list-item\"><span>Trey Moore, DE, Round 4<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ListItem-module-scss-module__LHXi7q__wp-block-list-item\"><span>Kyle Louis, LB, Round 4<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ListItem-module-scss-module__LHXi7q__wp-block-list-item\"><span>Michael Taaffe, S, Round 5<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ListItem-module-scss-module__LHXi7q__wp-block-list-item\"><span>Kevin Coleman Jr., WR, Round 5<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ListItem-module-scss-module__LHXi7q__wp-block-list-item\"><span>Seydou Traore, TE, Round 5<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ListItem-module-scss-module__LHXi7q__wp-block-list-item\"><span>DJ Campbell, OG, Round 6<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ListItem-module-scss-module__LHXi7q__wp-block-list-item\"><span>Max Llewellyn, DE, Round 7<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ImageBlock-module-scss-module__rUGLEG__container\">\n<div class=\"ImageBlock-module-scss-module__rUGLEG__imageContainer\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.6667%\"><img id=\"12187326\" alt=\"Miami Dolphins CB Chris Johnson\" caption=\"A screen shows Chris Johnson of San Diego State after being selected 27th overall by the Miami Dolphins  during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho\/Getty Images)\" credit=\"\" sourcealt=\"\" sources=\"[]\" blockindex=\"6\" articletitle=\"One Miami Dolphins Rookie Who Could Win a Starting Job Out of Camp\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;aspect-ratio:inherit;object-fit:cover\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 640px) 680px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.newsweek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2273000005.jpg?w=640&amp;quality=80&amp;webp=1 640w, https:\/\/assets.newsweek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2273000005.jpg?w=750&amp;quality=80&amp;webp=1 750w, https:\/\/assets.newsweek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2273000005.jpg?w=1000&amp;quality=80&amp;webp=1 1000w, https:\/\/assets.newsweek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2273000005.jpg?w=1200&amp;quality=80&amp;webp=1 1200w, https:\/\/assets.newsweek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2273000005.jpg?w=1360&amp;quality=80&amp;webp=1 1360w, https:\/\/assets.newsweek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2273000005.jpg?w=1600&amp;quality=80&amp;webp=1 1600w\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.newsweek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2273000005.jpg?w=1600&amp;quality=80&amp;webp=1\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph-module-scss-module__0ovlkG__blockParagraph\" blockindex=\"7\" articletitle=\"One Miami Dolphins Rookie Who Could Win a Starting Job Out of Camp\">Given all the holes on the Dolphins\u2019 offensive line, most expect offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor to be a Day 1 starter, meaning the rookie next likely to win a starting job is cornerback Chris Johnson.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph-module-scss-module__0ovlkG__blockParagraph\" blockindex=\"9\" articletitle=\"One Miami Dolphins Rookie Who Could Win a Starting Job Out of Camp\">Miami\u2019s top two cornerbacks from last season \u2014 Jack Jones and Rasul Douglas \u2014 or playing for new teams, leaving a big hole in the secondary that needs filled.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph-module-scss-module__0ovlkG__blockParagraph\" blockindex=\"10\" articletitle=\"One Miami Dolphins Rookie Who Could Win a Starting Job Out of Camp\">Johnson\u2019s coverage skills are a bit underrated. He picked off four passes last season for a Mountain West Conference-leading 146 yards and two touchdowns. He also logged nine pass break-ups and a forced fumble, and he allowed a miniscule 41.9 completion percentage against in coverage, according to Pro Football Focus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph-module-scss-module__0ovlkG__blockParagraph\" blockindex=\"11\" articletitle=\"One Miami Dolphins Rookie Who Could Win a Starting Job Out of Camp\" id=\"artend_links\">Johnson also allowed just 185 yards receiving and zero touchdowns in coverage with a 16.1 passer rating against. His biggest competition in camp is likely Juju Brents, and Johnson should have a clear path to a starting CB job as long as he\u2019s healthy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With teams on their month-long break from mid-June to mid-July in between minicamp and training camp, we\u2019ve reached the deadest point of the NFL offseason. But fortunately for football fans, there\u2019s just three weeks left before training camp kicks off, followed by the preseason and regular season, which starts the week of Sept. 7. 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