The Miami Dolphins are gearing up for their 2024 rookie minicamp, set to kick off on a sweltering Friday in South Florida, drawing in over 40 players keen on making an impression on the coaching staff.
Of the hopeful attendees, 19 are guaranteed a spot on the Dolphins’ roster post-Sunday, including the team’s seven drafted rookies and 12 undrafted players signed just this Friday. An additional 27 players will be participating on a tryout basis, among them one NFL veteran seeking to rejuvenate his professional football career.
Below is a comprehensive list of the camp participants, sorted by surname and inclusive of their designated jersey numbers for the weekend’s activities:
The roster features intriguing talents such as a commodore’s 6’6, 304-pound lineman who excelled as a team captain, playing both right tackle and guard. Tryout players include Tyler Bentley, a defensive tackle from Pittsburgh listed at 6’2, 285 pounds, praised for his 10.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks during his college stint, and Quentin Bivens from Southern Miss, known for his five sacks after transferring from Ole Miss.
Other notable players are Jordan Colbert from Rhode Island, a safety boasting a 39.5-inch vertical jump at his pro day, and Mohamed Kamara from Colorado, a fifth-round pick by the Dolphins after being named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year.
The Dolphins also welcomed Leonard Payne, a former Fresno State lineman who joined Colorado in 2023, marking three sacks with a forced fumble, and Patrick Paul from Houston, a two-time All-AAC selection who earned All-Big 12 honors in 2023, selected in the second round of the NFL draft by the Dolphins.
Adding to the depth, Malik Washington from Virginia, who led the FBS in receptions during the 2023 season, was picked in the sixth round, while Tahj Washington, a vital USC player known as Caleb Williams’ go-to receiver in 2023, was a seventh-round selection.
The Miami Dolphins’ minicamp signals a vital period for both drafted and undrafted players, offering a platform to showcase their skills and potentially secure their positions on the team, signaling a bustling and competitive weekend ahead in South Florida.