Dolphins Trade Up to Select Cornerback Chris Johnson 27th Overall

The Miami Dolphins selected cornerback Chris Johnson with the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The team acquired the pick following a series of trades, including a move down and a subsequent trade up with the 49ers. Johnson, an Aztec product, joins the Dolphins' secondary as the team looks to bolster its defensive backfield. His selection concludes a busy first round for Miami, which also added offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor.