The Cleveland Browns address the offensive line with their first of two fourth round picks, traveling down I-71 South to Columbus. Selecting Ohio State offensive tackle Dawand Jones, the Browns take a massive 6-foot-8 and 370-pound right tackle. Perhaps planning for life after Jack Conklin, the Browns have a starting caliber player for just the cost of pick no. 111 in the 2023 NFL draft.
Just as we did for Cedric Tillman and Siaki Ika, we take a look at how those on social media reacted to the pick. The reviews are largely positive, but there is a reason why Jones fell to the Browns in the fourth round.
Browns take the Columbus kid. Huge fan of his tape. Excellent foot speed at his size. However, like Perrion a year ago, there is a reason he fell to the fourth round. Second round tape though! pic.twitter.com/6p86mMeE4L
— Cory (@fakecorykinnan) April 29, 2023
#Browns fans, Dawand Jones is a MAMMOTH MAN! Future starting RT⁉️ #NFLDraft2023 What excellent VALUE.@dawandj79 x @TheDraftNetwork 🤝https://t.co/QWFycl6gUI
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) April 29, 2023
With pick 111 the #Browns select Ohio State T Dawand Jones #DawgPound pic.twitter.com/Fi1j8F1EoG
— MoreForYouCleveland (@MoreForYou_CLE) April 29, 2023
The @Browns new OT Dawand Jones is MASSIVE. 👀 pic.twitter.com/DoOGarZgnY
— NFL (@NFL) April 29, 2023
2022 PFF Grades for new Browns tackle Dawand Jones:
85.0 Run Block Grade
78.3 Pass Block Grade
90.8 Zone GradeI love this pick at 111. #DawgPound pic.twitter.com/kZm6az22qE
— Zach D (@ZachNoah52) April 29, 2023
#Browns In 2022, OT Dawand Jones ranked 1st in PFF pass-blocking efficiency (99.4) among 132 Power-5 qualifiers at the position.
— Cody Suek (@CodySuek) April 29, 2023
Cleveland selects Ohio State OT Dawand Jones 111th overall
🟠 ZERO sacks allowed last season (419 pass block snaps) pic.twitter.com/T9cOwo7eup
— PFF College (@PFF_College) April 29, 2023
Dawand Jones has 1st round talent and could be one of the very best tackles of this draft.
But teams are terrified he's gonna be another Aaron Gibson and 400lb his way out of the league.
Classic high-upside pick
— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) April 29, 2023
If the Browns draft Dawand Jones after already drafting Siaki Ika, the team won't be able to play in their home stadium. The foundations built on a trash dump aren't strong enough to hold those two
— Jared Mueller (@JaredKMueller) April 29, 2023
Love the Dawand Jones pick for Cleveland. Successor for Jack Conklin in my opinion. Sky is the limit for him. Rare size and ability to move.
— Brandon Little (@BrandonLittleFB) April 29, 2023
At No. 111, the #Browns take Ohio State OT Dawand Jones. The pre-draft process was tough on Jones, who also was downgraded by some teams on medical. But he’s 6-8, 370+ with an 88-inch wingspan and didn’t allow a sack last season. A high-upside addition in Round 4.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 29, 2023
Questions about "football passion" were something that came up often when NFL scouts discussed Dawand Jones. https://t.co/YhcsWp2fbZ
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) April 29, 2023
Dawand Jones and Myles Garrett hooptapes gonna be crazy
— Quincy Carrier (@Kwen_C) April 29, 2023
The #Browns are going full Marvel with Dalvin Tomlinson and Dawand Jones both channeling Thanos energy lol
— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) April 29, 2023
🧵 Notes for Saturday (column coming) 🧵
• Ohio State OT Dawand Jones and Georgia CB Kelee Ringo faced character/makeup questions going into the process, and didn't exactly answer them thru the process. It's why they're still there. We'll see how soon someone takes a swing .
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 29, 2023
Dawand Jones did not give up a sack last season for the Buckeyes. He was one of five right tackles with at least 700 snaps last season not to allow a sack, per @ESPNStatsInfo
— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) April 29, 2023
Browns take the best player available in Dawand Jones. Mammoth right tackle who can be a bully in the run game and use his length to run pass rushers out of the play. Awesome value. He loves the snatch and trap: pic.twitter.com/QMDXyZ5K9s
— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) April 29, 2023
I absolutely love the Dawand Jones pick. Can learn from Conklin and start if needed with his injuries #DawgPound
— Jacob Roach (@roachizm13) April 29, 2023
Dawand Jones nickname is Big Thanos.
That’ll play. #DawgPound pic.twitter.com/F3xgq540xv
— Nick Pedone (@NickPedone12) April 29, 2023
I didn't think the Browns would draft Dawand Jones for a few reasons but I like the pick. Curious to see if Bill Callahan can bring out the consistency in Jones
— Nick Wilson (@NickWilsonSays) April 29, 2023
Dawand Jones’ draft wait ends in the fourth round as the Cleveland Browns select him with the No. 111 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. https://t.co/nv21FCjjnI
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) April 29, 2023
Dawand Jones was drafted with pick 111 of round 4 in the 2023 draft class. He does not qualify for a #RAS due to a lack of measurements. https://t.co/9xhr31hOOZ pic.twitter.com/yB5KtrgbeQ
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 29, 2023
BROWNS TAKE A BUCKEYE!!
Welcome OT Dawand Jones💥 pic.twitter.com/79hXYgFfx4
— McNeil (@Reflog_18) April 29, 2023
DAWAND JONES IS THE PICK AT 111!!!!#Browns #DawgPound pic.twitter.com/3Lyi2ONlwK
— Down With The Browns Podcast (@DWTB_) April 29, 2023
Dawand Jones fell reportedly because teams were concerned about his desire to play football. https://t.co/N2SgPPDJpm
— Pete Smith (@_PeteSmith_) April 29, 2023
Dawand Jones didn’t allow a single sack last season. Who wants a starting-caliber right tackle? https://t.co/1xNaRpNrlC
— Mel Kiper Jr. (@MelKiperESPN) April 29, 2023
From never adding a tackle over 318 pounds to Dawand Jones is certainly something I didn’t see happening in Cleveland.
— Marcus Harvey (@MarcusHarvey_) April 29, 2023
Browns last two picks, Siaki Ika and Dawand Jones, weighed a combined 709 pounds at the Combine.
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) April 29, 2023
