Nick Dawkins
Career Summary
Nick Dawkins is a Penn State center who began his NFL career with Baltimore as a 2026 undrafted rookie.
Dawkins completed a six-year Penn State career before signing with Baltimore's 2026 undrafted rookie class. He later spent time on the Ravens' practice squad.
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Early Life
Dawkins is from Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Penn State lists Dawkins' hometown as Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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High School
At Parkland High School, Dawkins was a decorated lineman and track-and-field athlete.
Dawkins was a Parkland team captain and Class 4-6A Mr. Pennsylvania Football Lineman of the Year as a senior. He recorded 28 pancake blocks as a senior, earned all-league and All-Eastern Pennsylvania Conference recognition, and also competed in shot put.
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College Career
Dawkins grew from special-teams contributor into a multi-year starting center and Penn State captain.
Dawkins started all 16 games at center in 2024 and 12 games in 2025. He allowed two sacks in 2024, and Penn State credited him with academic honors and postseason All-Big Ten honorable mention recognition during his final seasons.
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Path to the NFL
Dawkins signed with Baltimore as an undrafted rookie in May 2026.
Baltimore listed Dawkins among its May 1, 2026 undrafted rookie free-agent signings.
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NFL Career
Dawkins began his professional career with Baltimore in 2026.
Baltimore waived Dawkins during final roster reductions, signed him to its practice squad on August 31, and released him from the practice squad on September 3, 2026.
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Career Accomplishments
Dawkins received major academic, service and leadership recognition at Penn State.
Dawkins won the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy in 2024 and was named captain of the Allstate Good Works Team. He was a Penn State captain, a William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist, a Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year semifinalist and an Academic All-Big Ten honoree.
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Playing Style
Dawkins' experience centers on communication and durability at center, with a record of protecting the quarterback and supporting productive rushing attacks.
Penn State started Dawkins at center in all 16 games in 2024 and credited him with allowing two sacks. The 2024 offense produced several games without allowing a sack while posting strong rushing totals.
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