How Does Miami Dolphins QB Malik Willis STACK UP Versus 2025, 2026 NFL Draft Quarterback Classes?

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🗓️ 12 May 2026

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Miami Dolphins gamble on Malik Willis as their next franchise quarterback, stacking his raw talent against the top prospects from the 2025 and 2026 NFL Draft classes. Could this bold move finally bring stability to Miami’s offense? Host Kyle Crabbs breaks down Willis’ unique skill set, his growth since Liberty, and the massive upside he now brings to Miami. The analysis covers key quarterback prospects like Jaxson Dart, Ty Simpson, and Tyler Shough, comparing their grades, age, and potential fit. With the Dolphins moving on from Tua Tagovailoa and shifting gears, the episode explores what this means for Miami’s long-term plan and if Willis can fulfill his tantalizing promise under center.

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0:00.0	We are stacking Malik Willis up against other young quarterback investments from 2025 and
0:08.1	26.
0:14.6	You are Locked on Dolphins, your daily Miami Dolphins podcast, part of the Locked-on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:26.8	Welcome to another episode of Locked on Dolphins.
0:29.5	It is your team every day here on the Lactone Network.
0:32.0	I'm your host, Kyle Crabs, lifelong Miami Dolphids fan, host of Lacton Dolphins, co-host of Lacton NFL scouting, author of Touchdown, Miami on Substack, NFL staff writer for A to Z sports.
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0:47.2	Use code locked on for $20 off of your first purchase as we explore where Malik Willis stacks
0:53.5	up versus other young quarterbacks
0:56.5	from the NFL draft classes of 2025 and 26 combined.
1:02.9	We'll do a final tally.
1:03.9	We'll look at those two classes.
1:05.6	We'll talk about Malik, his individual assessment.
1:08.2	I've gone back and rewatched the past attempts he's had through the last
1:12.8	two seasons in the Green Bay system. I obviously did a pre-draft evaluation from Malik when he was
1:17.7	coming out of liberty and the physical, the raw physical ability is, is unquestionable.
1:24.1	There's arm strength, there's twitchiness, explosiveness, the ability to create outside of structure.
1:30.7	He's really good thrown on the move.
1:32.3	So we'll talk about Malik as a whole.
1:34.5	But I want to first set this stage by acknowledging the 32 players, including Malik Willis,
1:43.7	who are in this conversation and why they are in this
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