MIA Chris Johnson
NFL cornerback. Position: CB. Team: Miami Dolphins. 2026 1st round draft pick (No. 27 overall).
Quick Facts
- Position: CB
- Team: MIA (Miami Dolphins)
- Draft: 2026 Round 1, No. 27 overall
- Role: Week 1 starter due to veteran injuries
2026 Outlook
Athletic cornerback drafted 27th overall by Miami to be potential Week 1 starter. Gets accelerated opportunity due to Dolphins secondary thinness at training camp with Darrell Baker Jr. and Storm Duck on the PUP list. Johnson projects as long-term building block with traits (athleticism, flexibility) needed to develop into starting-caliber defender (per Training Camp Injuries Just Opened the Door For These Five NFL Rookies).
Preseason week 1 confirmed ideal IDP utility: Johnson played an every-down role through three drives, getting 50% of snaps in the slot and staying active in non-nickel situations on the outside and in the box. Fantasy analysts are boosting his rankings as a result. (per Preseason Week 1 IDP Takeaways - The IDP Show)
Role / Depth Chart
Expected Week 1 starter at cornerback, elevated by veteran injuries.
Recent News
- 2026-04-23 — Miami Dolphins trade up, select cornerback Chris Johnson with No. 27 pick in 2026 NFL... (Miami Dolphins trade up, select cornerback Chris Johnson with No. 27 pick in 2026 NFL...)
- 2026-06-29 — Kadyn Proctor and Chris Johnson impressing Dolphins coaching staff and teammates (Kadyn Proctor and Chris Johnson impressing Dolphins coaching staff and teammates)
- 2026-08-01 — Gets accelerated starting opportunity as Dolphins deal with cornerback injuries (Training Camp Injuries Just Opened the Door For These Five NFL Rookies)