Chop Robinson named Dolphins’ most promising ‘building block’

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 21: Chop Robinson #44 of the Miami Dolphins is introduced prior to a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Miami Dolphins are prioritizing younger and cheaper players this offseason - as evidenced by the team's mass exodus of talent, including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, pass rusher Bradley Chubb, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and more...

While the old-heads have been shipped out, Miami has retained the services of many less experienced and younger players, hoping to see steps forward from those men.

In an article released on Sunday, Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report named every NFL team's most promising building block - focusing on players he deems to be on the cusp of being franchise cornerstones and future stars."

For the Dolphins, Knox chose Chop Robinson - Miami's first round pick during the 2024 NFL Draft. The former Penn State product has shown glimpses and flashes of what makes an NFL edge rusher successful during his first two seasons in South Florida, but he hasn't put together a full season of high-level production just yet. He has 10 sacks during his short career so far, but new head coach Jeff Hafley wants to see more.

Hopefully he becomes an every-down player," said Hafley in regards to Robinson earlier this offseason.

The Dolphins' fan-base wishes the same. If Knox is to be believed, those wishes may be granted this upcoming season as Robinson enters his third year as a professional.