Second and third-year players ready to break out in 2018

Dion Dawkins

Coming out of Temple as a left tackle, many (including me) expected Dawkins to move inside after they saw the strides over course of Senior Bowl week. With Cordy Glenn being banged up once again, Dawkins was asked to start 12 games at that left tackle spot, including a Wildcard Round appearance, and held up very well.

He had his fair share of trouble early on, but steadily improved and over the course of the final nine games allowed a total of just 22 pressures, as well as helping to pave the way for LeSean McCoy running the ball. What I already liked about Dawkins when I evaluated his tape at the collegiate level are the quick jump off the ball, pad-level and well-coordinated feet.

He came out of Temple already technically refined and that’s what led him to early success. The Bills traded Cordy Glenn to the Bengals due to their confidence in Dawkins, so now it’s time for him to clean up some of the facets of his game.