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Part 1: NFL Pro Bowler Dion Dawkins on Selling Weed & Joining "Fighting Gang" in School
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Buffalo Bills' Dion Dawkins discussed his NFL journey from early graduation to the league. He acknowledged a second chance after some trouble early on allowed him to focus on his NFL dreams. Dawkins went for private workouts with four teams before being selected 63rd overall in the 2017 draft. Signed to a four-year, $4.18 million contract by the Bills, Dion mentioned the emotional scenes amid his family on signing the biggest check of his life. During his rookie year, Dawkins dedicated his performances to his brother, who was arrested and jailed shortly after Dion's draft. He wore red cleats in every game as a tribute to his brother. Dion recalled the initial cultural differences between himself and Josh Allen when the latter joined the team but praised Allen for making it easy to protect him, even saying he would 'die for the kid.' The interview touched on Dawkins' determination and dedication, while also highlighting the Bills Mafia.
