The Miami Dolphins made just four selections in the 2023 NFL draft, as they made no trades for the second year in a row.
In today’s NFL, rookie contracts are essentially slotted, deciding value by where a player is drafted. Deals for selected rookies are for four years with first-round picks given a team option for a fifth year.
Despite the draft having concluded a month ago, none of Miami’s four drafted rookies have officially signed their contracts. However, Spotrac has projected deals for each member of the Dolphins’ 2023 class.
Round 2, 51st overall: Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina
Total value: $7.03 million
Signing bonus: $2.11 million
2023 cap hit: $1.28 million
Round 3, 84th overall: De'Von Achane, RB, Texas A&M
Total value: $5.44 million
Signing bonus: $954,509
2023 cap hit: $988,627
Round 6, 197th overall: Elijah Higgins, WR/TE, Stanford
Total value: $4.02 million
Signing bonus: $175,883
2023 cap hit: $793,971
Round 7, 238th overall: Ryan Hayes, OL, Michigan
Total value: $3.93 million
Signing bonus: $87,091
2023 cap hit: $771,773
