Three of Ohio State’s starting offensive linemen were at the NFL combine and each of them participated in workouts today.
Center Luke Wypler and tackles Paris Johnson Jr. and Dawand Jones all had their moments in front of NFL teams, showing each of those franchises why they deserve to be selected.
The former Buckeye starters all have qualities that are wanted at the next level, especially Johnson Jr. and Jones.
Many, including myself, questioned why Wypler would leave early, but as a two-year starter in Columbus, he is being looked at as a player that should get selected within the first three rounds.
They all had their chance to shine today and check out below some of the drills they went through.
Parus Johnson Jr.
Best tackle prospect in this year’s draft?@OhioStateFB | @ParisJohnsonJr
📺: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork
📱: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/gx9tEraUzf— NFL (@NFL) March 5, 2023
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Yes, Johnson Jr. is the top tackle prospect in the draft.
Luke Wypler
Luke Wypler 1.84u#NFLCombine2023 pic.twitter.com/Cz3KVgih7a
— WalkTheMock (@WalkTheMock) March 5, 2023
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Not a bad 40-yard dash for a big man.
Dewand Jones
"As Drago told Apollo: 'You will lose.'"
At 6'8" and 374lbs., Dawand Jones from @OhioStateFB is a large man in motion 👀
📺: #NFLCombine on NFL Network
📱: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/SiCYOxJYcU— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) March 5, 2023
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For a man his size, Jones is very nimble.
Paris Johnson Jr.
.@ParisJohnsonJr was a man on a mission 🔋
📺: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/06mLj3tdlR
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) March 5, 2023
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Mission accomplished.
Luke Wypler
have yourself a day ☑️ @LukeWypler
📺: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/GhzZNzXsBp
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) March 5, 2023
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Wypler definitely quieted doubters today.
Dawand Jones
.@dawandj79 left his mark 🚀
📺: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/rlXSC9uF6E
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) March 5, 2023
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Solidified himself as a first-round selection.
Bonus: Johnson Jr.’s message to his mom
Paris’ message to Mom 🥹
📺: #NFLCombine on NFL Network
📱: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/Je51y4YrZf— NFL GameDay (@NFLGameDay) March 5, 2023
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Heartwarming.
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