Speaking to reporters about the decision, general manager Chris Grier said he loved how others spoke of him, citing Steve Sarkisian, the Longhorns' head coach. "Sark really likes him and was high on him, talking about him playing through the injuries this year -- which affected his play a little bit," Grier said, per ESPN.

Quarterback Quinn Ewers had the longest wait to hear his name called of anyone at his position during the 2025 draft, but was finally selected by Miami at No. 231 in the seventh round.

Chris Grier knows he isn't the most popular person among Miami Dolphins fans. But the Dolphins general manager says that won't change the way he runs the team.