21-07-2025
Dolphins UDFA Profile: WR Andrew Armstrong
The Miami Dolphins have made a concerted effort in recent years to improve the overall depth of their wide receiver corps. But outside of their top two stars, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, there has been a lack of consistent production from the group.
With second-year player Malik Washington and free-agent signee Nick Westbrook-Ikhine in the mix, the fifth wide receiver spot may be the only one up for grabs for the remaining players on the roster. One contender is undrafted free agent Andrew Armstrong from Arkansas. One of four undrafted rookie receivers signed by the Dolphins earlier this year, Armstrong brings deep-play ability and, at 6'4, he could be an enticing addition to the group.
Armstrong began his collegiate career at East Texas A&M, where he flashed big-play potential before transferring to Arkansas. As a redshirt sophomore in 2021, he averaged 19.8 yards per catch. In 2022, his final year at East Texas A&M, Armstrong had a breakout campaign with recording 62 receptions for 1,020 yards and 13 touchdowns, earning First-Team All-Southland Conference honors.
Despite a strong redshirt senior season at Arkansas, where he led the SEC in receptions (78), receiving yards (1,140), and yards per game (103.6) en route to a First-Team All-SEC selection, Armstrong still went undrafted. He was projected by some to be a sixth-round pick, but his lone touchdown in 2024 may have contributed to his draft stock slipping.
Armstrong started every game he played in his final three years. Across his four collegiate seasons, he averaged 15.3 yards per catch and finished with 22 career touchdowns, 211 receptions, and 3,221 receiving yards. His size, soft hands, and catch radius allow him to excel at contested catches, making him a legitimate vertical and red-zone threat. Last year, he ranked fifth in the nation with 51 receptions of 10-plus yards.
To secure a roster spot, Armstrong will have to outperform a trio of fellow undrafted wideouts, as well as last year's seventh-round pick Tahj Washington, who missed the 2024 season on injured reserve. The Dolphins have leaned heavily on speed at receiver over the past three seasons, but Armstrong's size could provide a much-needed change of pace. He can be a viable outside X-receiver and has the body control to make spectacular catches over defensive backs.
This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: Dolphins undrafted rookie profile: WR Andrew Armstrong
