The Dolphins made Alabama's Kadyn Proctor the 12th pick of the 2026 NFL Draft Thursday night. General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan pulled off a trade prior to the pick, acquiring a pair of fifth-round selections to move back one spot and select the three-year starting left tackle of the Crimson Tide.

The Miami Dolphins GM revealed the initial plan for the team's first-round pick

Proctor Should be Playing with Something to Prove in 2026 When he enrolled at Alabama as a freshman in 2023, Kadyn Proctor seemed destined to be a first-round pick.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Things haven't always worked out exactly as planned for Tyrese Proctor, but the Duke guard isn't the type of person to jump ship when the waters get rough. But after yet another stellar performance in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, Proctor is ...

Proctor is the first Lions player to be taken in the NFL draft since Kentwood native Harlan Miller, also by the Cardinals, in 2026. Proctor, a native of Oak Grove, was the 2025 Southland Conference Player of the Year, and he played all four years of eligibility at Southeastern.

Kaleb Proctor on how he overcomes his lack of prototypical size: "I have 33 inch arms, I use my length and my quickness and my speed to beat offensive guards and tackles. I feel like I bring a twitchiness to the table, explosiveness, quick out of my stance, quick first step."

In the midst of a six-game homestand, Hermantown/Proctor girls lacrosse hosted Grand Rapids/Greenway. It was close the whole way but the Lightning eked out a 5-4 win.

Here's a look at whether the two 2026 NFL Draft tackle prospects are related.