Max Llewellyn
Career Summary
Max Llewellyn is an Iowa edge defender who played for the Hawkeyes before the Miami Dolphins selected him in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Llewellyn developed from an Iowa reserve into a productive full-time starter as a senior. Miami selected him with the 238th overall pick in the 2026 draft.
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Early Life
Llewellyn is from Urbandale, Iowa.
He attended Urbandale High School before signing with the University of Iowa.
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High School
Llewellyn played high-school football at Urbandale High School.
Iowa's 2021 signing-day materials listed him as a defensive lineman from Urbandale, Iowa, coached by Sam Anderson.
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College Career
Llewellyn played four seasons at Iowa and became a full-time starter in 2025.
In 2025, he started every game and totaled 26 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, eight quarterback pressures, five pass breakups and two forced fumbles. He earned honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition.
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Path to the NFL
Llewellyn entered the 2026 draft after a productive senior season at Iowa.
He was invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine as an edge prospect and was later selected by Miami.
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NFL Career
The Miami Dolphins selected Llewellyn in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Miami chose the Iowa edge defender with the 238th overall selection and listed him on its roster as a rookie.
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Career Accomplishments
Llewellyn earned honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition in 2025.
His senior season included 6.5 sacks and 9.5 tackles for loss, and Iowa selected him for its 2024 Team Hustle Award.
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Playing Style
Llewellyn produced pressure and disruption from the edge during his final Iowa season.
Miami described him as one of the most productive pass rushers in college football in 2025, noting his 45 quarterback pressures and a 14.7 percent Big Ten pressure rate. The Dolphins highlighted his spin move as a productive pass-rush tool.
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