Summary
The Miami Dolphins traded their star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos in exchange for draft picks. Football analyst Mel Kiper suggests the Dolphins could replace Waddle by drafting Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard.
Key Facts
- Jaylen Waddle was traded from the Miami Dolphins to the Denver Broncos on March 18.
- Miami received three draft picks from Denver: No. 30 (Round 1), No. 94 (Round 3), and No. 130 (Round 4) in the 2026 NFL draft.
- The Dolphins also sent the No. 111 overall pick (Round 4) to Denver along with Waddle.
- With Waddle gone, the Dolphins’ top receivers include Tutu Atwell, Jalen Tolbert, and Malik Washington.
- The Dolphins signed quarterback Malik Willis for $67.5 million recently.
- Mel Kiper predicts the Dolphins will draft Germie Bernard from Alabama with the No. 34 pick in Round 2 as a Waddle replacement.
- Bernard had a strong 2025 season with 64 catches, 862 yards, and seven touchdowns, plus 101 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
- Bernard is known for his speed (4.48 seconds in the 40-yard dash) and ability to play multiple receiver positions.
