The Miami Dolphins’ 2026 draft class won’t be eased in. All 13 rookies are entering a roster with openings, competition, and a clear message from the new regime: earn it, and you’ll play. That creates a different kind of draft class, one where immediate impact isn’t limited to a select few. A big reason? The roster still carries the weight of past decisions. Miami is operating with roughly $179 million of its 2026 cap tied up in players no longer on the team, leaving fewer established options in place and more opportunities for young players to step in. The opportunity is there across the board. The question is who takes advantage of it first. Here’s how the class stacks up based on who’s most likely to turn that opportunity into immediate impact in Year 1. RANKING THE DOLPHINS DRAFT CLASS FOR MOST LIKELY TO HAVE AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT 1. CB Chris Johnson Chris Johnson is penciled in as a starting cornerback in Week 1. That puts him on the field immediately, and at a position where there’s nowhere to hide.…