If all of those questions have a \u201cyes\u201d answer, it\u2019s safe to say the interest shown by the Jets is legitimate, or at least noteworthy.<\/p>\n
To view previously highlighted players, visit our draft section here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Today we take a look at Temple offensive lineman Dion Dawkins.<\/p>\n As it stands today, the Jets have both their starting guards (James Carpenter and Brian Winters) locked up for the foreseeable future, and a player who they hope will hold down the right tackle spot for years to come in last season’s fifth-round choice in Brandon Shell.<\/p>\n Kelvin Beachum \u00a0was signed to man the left tackle spot after struggling last season in Jacksonville, and Jonotthan Harrison was recently added<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to compete with incumbent Wesley Johnson at Center. \u00a0So while there should be some relative stability along the line, the Jets are still doing plenty of homework on potential draft picks, with an eye on those who may have the versatility to play inside or outside. \u00a0That’s where Temple’s Dion Dawkins comes in.<\/p>\n As mentioned above, Mike Maccagnan and the Jets tend to keep a close eye on Senior Bowl participants, which Dawkins was this season, and few players stood out the way he did.<\/p>\n A tackle in college, Dawkins was asked to move inside to play guard in the days leading up to the Senior Bowl and made a seamless transition, impressing many in attendance. \u00a0Former NFL GM Phil Savage, who runs the Senior Bowl, called Dawkins \u00a0the top performer on the offensive line, saying the he sees “pro bowl” potential for him as a guard.<\/p>\n Jets GM Mike Maccagnan had Jets brass in attendance to watch Dawkins at his pro day.<\/p><\/div>\n Despite having played 40 games at left tackle for the Owls, guard is the spot most experts appear to be projecting Dawkins, but there are those who believe he can play guard or tackle.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_1661-1-300x211.jpg\")
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