Kadyn Proctor

Kadyn Proctor (born June 4, 2005) is an American professional football guard for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was selected by the Dolphins in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Early life Proctor was born on June 4, 2005. He attended Southeast Polk High School. He won the Anthony Muñoz Award as a senior. He was rated as a five-star recruit and one of the best players in the 2023 college football recruiting class. He was ranked at No. 7 overall (No. 1 among offensive linemen) by 247Sports and No. 10 by ESPN.com. He was also the No. 1 recruit from the state of Iowa.

College career Alabama After initially committing to the University of Iowa, Proctor flipped his commitment to Alabama on early signing day in December 2022. He enrolled at Alabama in 2023. Prior to the start of the 2023 season, Alabama coach Nick Saban noted: "He's shown me he's big, and he's made a lot of progress. He's improved a lot."

Iowa On January 20, 2024, Proctor transferred to Iowa, whom he committed to coming out of high school before switching to Alabama.

Return to Alabama Prior to April 16, 2024, when the NCAA transfer portal officially opened, it was announced that Proctor was transferring back to Alabama.

In the 2025 game against Georgia, Proctor lined up as an eligible receiver for one play. He caught a short pass and ran for 11 yards and a crucial first down on the Georgia two yard line, setting up a touchdown on the next play.

Professional career

Proctor was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the first round, 12th overall, of the 2026 NFL draft.