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Miami Dolphins banking on Austin Jackson to anchor line

Last month the Miami Dolphins made Austin Jackson a first-round draft pick but now they need him to become one of the anchors as they rebuild the offensive line.

Austin Jackson has spent his life on the West Coast. Born in Sacramento, Jackson spent his high-school years in Phoenix at North Canyon HS, then he returned to California to attend USC where he played in fourteen games as a freshman.

Jackson was selected with the 18th overall pick by the Dolphins in April, the draft pick they received in the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade to the Steelers. While he is capable of playing both left and right tackle, the Dolphins need him to excel on the right side to protect the blindside of Tua Tagovailoa.