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0:422026 NFL Draft Grades: Dolphins Select Will Kacmarek No. 87
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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Geoff Swaim
Summary
Will Kacmarek is a traditional in-line tight end who operates as a reliable safety valve for his quarterback. He isn’t a primary target, but his size and dependable hands make him a steady option on short and intermediate routes. His greatest value comes as a blocker, where he uses strength and positioning to displace defenders, aiding both the run game and perimeter screens.
About
- Career: 55 games across five seasons (three at Ohio, two at Ohio State)
- 2025: Honorable Mention All-Big Ten
Strengths
- Elite perimeter blocker who can drive defenders out of plays.
- Massive catch radius with reliable hands in traffic.
- Effective security blanket on delayed releases into the flat.
Weaknesses
- Lacks suddenness at the top of routes.
- Limited production as a pass catcher.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.74 seconds
- Vertical jump: 36 inches
- Broad jump: 9 feet, 11 inches
2025 Receiving
| STATS | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 15 | 168 | 11.2 | 2 | 47 |
Top Will Kacmarek News
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Dolphins' Will Kacmarek: Selected by Dolphins
The Dolphins selected Kacmarek in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 87th overall.
In a Day 2 where several teams made dubious tight end selections, the Dolphins probably made one of the better ones. Kacmarek (6-foot-6, 261 pounds) is potentially an AJ Barner type out of Ohio State, or at worst an Adam Trautman. Kacmarek is a rugged blocker who can amplify the run game, and he has enough athleticism to hurt the defense if they don't defend him honestly as a potential pass catcher (4.74-second 40, 36-inch vertical jump). Kacmarek is unlikely to be a fantasy factor, but don't be surprised if he's in frame, driving some defender backward on a lot of De'Von Achane's big plays.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-6, 261 lbs |
| Birthplace: St. Louis, MO |
| Class: Senior |