Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Austin Jackson has joined in on revealing that the team should dominate in the run game.
The Miami Dolphins have not been fast to determine what their identity could be under head coach Jeff Hafley. Hafley also indicated that he will wait until training camp to let that identity and culture figure itself out.
On the heels of Jonah Saviianaea stating the Dolphins should be bullies up front and dominate in the run game as its identity, fellow offensive lineman Austin Jackson has stated something similar.
Jackson joined the "Drive Time" podcast and spoke about many topics, including his thoughts on Kadyn Proctor, wanting to "move bodies" on the line, and establishing a dominant run game.
When asked if Jackson sets out to "push guys off the line," he answered yes emphatically.
"Definitely, that's accurate. Definitely want to establish a run game. You know, it opens up our offense. We start running the ball and we can add some shock factor, and get some deep ball plays maybe," Jackson said.
It is important that the Dolphins establish the run game, and it is likely they will lean heavily on it. With De'Von Achane having the ability to make defeneses pay with his quick speed and ability to shoot the gap and take off, the Miami offense may be tough to deal with in 2026.
There are also the wide receivers that could be a concern, leaving the run game to be even more important.
Jackson may want to see the run game be dominant, but it can only be that way if the offensive line rises up to also be dominant. The Dolphins veteran did break down a bit on their new coach in Zach Yenser.
Yenser was a Hafley hire and comes from the Houston Texans in 2025, where he was the assistant offensive line coach.
Jackson indicated that Yenser is a very technical watcher and has been helping the entire line stay on top of their hand and foot placement.
"Yeah, he's [Yenser] great. He kind of comes from the San Francisco offensive line coaching tree a little bit, which just like Barry, our previous offensive line coach, has a great understanding of techniques and fundamentals we've been using over the last couple of years here," Jackson said.
Jackson is alluding to Yenser being similar to Butch Barry, who was the former offensive line coach who left the Dolphins to rejoin Mike McDaniel with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Yenser has impressed Jackson in a big way, as the lineman indicated he watches the line with purpose to correct and aid their placement.
"When he's watching us play football, he's really paying attention to what we are doing with our feet, our hands, and how we are punching ... Not every coach is technique oriented in the NFL, but Zach's been doing a good job of keeping his eye on stuff like that for the guys," Jackson said.
The Dolphins' line will be important in 2026 due to needing to not only open run lanes for Achane and the rushing attack, but also to protect the new starter, Malik Willis. Willis will be taking over under center for the first time in his career.
Willis is also a mobile quarterback that can punish offenses with his legs, meaning the run game has to be on point as well in terms of its protection.
Miami's 2026 line could be special, but it will live and die on Jackson remaining healthy, along with the other starters. However, the line does have the talent to be a strong unit.
One of those ways is with rookie Kadyn Proctor, who will be an oversized guard on the left side. Jackson indicated he has given the young lineman some advice, but not too much.
Jackson also praised his maturity and stated he believes proctor will "be pretty dominant."
