Bills' Dion Dawkins Just Misses ESPN's Top NFL Offensive Tackle Rankings

Bills’ Dion Dawkins Just Misses ESPN’s Top NFL Offensive Tackle Rankings centers on Buffalo’s left tackle missing ESPN’s annual top-10 list while still receiving honorable mention. Dawkins, entering his 10th season as the Bills’ starting left tackle, is a 2017 second-round pick from Temple who has reached the Pro Bowl for the fifth consecutive year after 2024. ESPN’s ranking was compiled from a poll of NFL coaches, executives, and scouts, and an unnamed NFC executive cited reasons for keeping him just outside the top 10. The executive praised his ability in both run blocking and pass protection, but pointed to inconsistent effort. The article references criticism from Bills On SI’s Ralph Ventre, who described a stretch of 2025 as “sloppy,” alongside concerns about untimely penalties and effort. It notes that Dawkins allowed nine sacks from 2022-2024, but seven in 2025, and led Buffalo with 10 penalties. The piece frames the debate as whether he can deliver more consistently in 2026.