NFL Draft Projections For Former Vols
By Zach Ragan
Ja’Wuan James — Offensive Tackle — 6’6″/318
What did he do at Tennessee:
- Started all 49 games of his college career at right tackle
- 2013 AP All-SEC second team
- SEC offensive lineman of the week (December 2)
- Invited to 2014 Senior Bowl
Projected round: Second round
Draft Projection: Miami Dolphins — Second round — 50th overall selection
The Miami Dolphins’ offensive line was a mess last season. Not only did they deal with the Richie Incognito/Jonathan Martin fiasco, but they also have to deal with the loss of starting left tackle Jake Long.
To say the least — it wasn’t pretty at times.
The Dolphins addressed the left tackle position with the addition of Branden Albert, but their options at right tackle are slim.
James proved to be a reliable option while at Tennessee. His extensive SEC experience makes him an attractive option for the Dolphins.