Former NFL linebacker Anthony Wint is entering the octagon. Wint, who was with the Jets in 2018, is attempting to earn a UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series in August, ESPN reported Saturday . “I’m grateful for the opportunity,” Wint told ESPN. “I feel like I’m arriving at a point in my career where preparation and timing are finally meeting. I’m still just scratching the surface. I’ve spent years developing not only as a fighter, but as a man mentally, spiritually and professionally. Jets’ Anthony Wint during practice in Florham Park, NJ. Bill Kostroun/New York Post “I respect everybody in this sport, but I truly believe I’m built for the highest level. The goal isn’t just to win fights. It’s to leave a mark and become someone people remember long after I’m done competing. Some people would say it’s better to go straight to the UFC, but I love the opportunity to perform in front of UFC CEO Dana White and earn it.…