Entering his third season with the Jets, Dakota Dozier had already changed positions twice. After starting his NFL career as a guard, the Furman product received the majority of first team-reps at center this spring. The Jets had the luxury of resting seven-time Pro Bowler Nick Mangold while Dozier got a crack with the starting unit.
“Obviously having Nick is phenomenal because he understands it all. I struggle sometimes and he’ll give some suggestions on how he’d do it,” Dozier said during OTAs. “It really is fun, I like playing center. I’m here for the ride and to do whatever it is I’m asked to do.