Miami Dolphins RB RolesLast Update: 6/19/2025
Lead Back
Change-of-Pace Back
Reserve
Fullback
RB Overview
Role Security: High
6/19/25: De’Von Achane enters 2025 as the projected lead running back after averaging 13 carries, 6 targets, and a 54% red-zone rate over the second half of last season. Despite an unimpressive rookie year, Jaylen Wright is expected to open training camp as the primary change-of-pace option. Alexander Mattison and sixth-round rookie Ollie Gordon will compete for rotational touches and could push Wright for the No. 2 role.
WR Overview
6/19/25: Tyreek Hill is expected to retain his status as the top wide receiver after averaging 9 targets per game from Week 11 on in 2024. Jaylen Waddle, who averaged 8 targets from Week 12 before suffering a knee injury in Week 15, will be the No. 2 option if healthy. Malik Washington and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine are in line to compete for the No. 3 and No. 4 spots, while Dee Eskridge and Erik Ezukanma add depth to the receiver room.
TE Overview
6/19/25: Jonnu Smith is the projected starting tight end after posting 7.5 targets per game from Week 11 through the end of last season. Julian Hill returns as the No. 2 option and will see limited passing-game involvement barring injury to Smith.