Dolphins signed Michigan Wr Donaven McCulley.

26 April 2026

McCulley (6’5”/203) has good size for an X-receiver and played 91.5 percent of his snaps outside last season at Michigan. He never had more than 644 receiving yards in a season, which came in 2023 at Indiana, and he struggles to gain separation from opposing defenders, forcing himself into contested situations. He hauled in 52.4 percent of his 42 contested targets over his college career, per PFF, and has just six career drops to his name. His inability to separate is further complicated by a lack of top-end speed. McCulley ran a 4.76 40-yard dash at his pro day and has one of the more underwhelming Relative Athletic Scores (2.66) you will ever see for a receiver. He posted a 39-588-3 line last season at Michigan, and surpassed 60 receiving yards in just two of the 13 games he appeared in despite leading the team in targets. His underwhelming production and struggles to separate from coverage both suggest McCulley will face an uphill battle to make an NFL roster, but he could make for an intriguing developmental prospect if he shows enough flashes in camp.