With their second of three first-round picks, the 18th overall, the Dolphins selected USC tackle Austin Jackson.
He was selected with the first-round pick the Dolphins obtained from the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2019 traded involving safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.
COLLEGE CAREER
Three-year letterman and two-year starter at USC
Started 25 games the past two seasons at left tackle
Played in 14 games as a true freshman in 2017
Blocked two field goals (one in 2017, one in 2019)
COLLEGE HONORS
First-team All-Pac-12 and honorable mention All America in 2019 ... Won the USC Chris Carlisle Courage Award ... Co-recipient of the USC John McKay Award in 2018.
COMBINE RECAP
Jackson’s official measurements were 6-5, 322 pounds, arms 341⁄8 long and 101⁄4-inch hands.
These were his results in the drills:
40-yard dash: 5.07
Bench press: 27 reps
Vertical jump: 31.0
Broad jump: 115.0
3-cone drill: 7.95
He did not participate in the 20-yard shuttle or 60-yard shuttle.
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