Undrafted Rookie WR Theo Wease Jr. Turning Heads at Dolphins Training Camp Following…
Miami Gardens, FL — Every year, NFL training camps feature surprise standouts—players who arrive with little fanfare but quickly make their presence known.
For the Miami Dolphins, that player might just be undrafted rookie wide receiver Theo Wease Jr., who has emerged as one of the most intriguing stories of camp.
Signed out of the University of Missouri following the 2025 NFL Draft, Wease entered camp facing long odds to make the final 53-man roster. But over the past two weeks, he has flipped expectations. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, Wease has been consistently productive during practices, racking up multiple touchdown catches and showing a knack for getting open against both starters and reserves.
At 6’3″ and 210 pounds, Wease brings the kind of size and athleticism that stands out, especially in red-zone drills. But it’s not just his physical tools that are drawing attention.
Coaches and teammates have praised his route-running, football IQ, and work ethic—traits that are helping him separate himself in a crowded receiver room.
“He just keeps showing up,” Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters after Saturday’s practice. “He’s making the most of every rep, whether it’s with the first team or third team. That’s what we want to see.”
With Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and Odell Beckham Jr. locking down the top of the depth chart, Wease isn’t expected to challenge for a starting role. But the competition behind them is wide open, and special teams contributions often make the difference when it comes to final cuts.
If Wease continues to produce and proves he can contribute on special teams, he could find himself as a surprise addition to the Week 1 roster.
Wease, a former five-star recruit who began his college career at Oklahoma before transferring to Missouri, always had talent. Injuries and inconsistent quarterback play kept him from fully breaking out in college, but scouts saw flashes of a high-ceiling prospect. Going undrafted lit a fire under him—and it’s showing.
“I’ve always believed I could play at this level,” Wease said in a recent interview. “I just needed an opportunity. Miami gave me one, and I’m trying to prove they made the right call.”
With joint practices and preseason games approaching, Wease will have even more chances to prove his case against live competition. If his camp performance so far is any indication, Dolphins fans might be seeing a lot more of No. 84 this fall.