Jedrick Wills is moving from right tackle for the Alabama Crimson Tide to left tackle for the Cleveland Browns. Wills is making the transition in one offseason, and it’s an unconventional offseason at that thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and quarantine restrictions.
New Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt is the latest member of the team’s staff to talk up Wills and his potential to make an immediate positive impact on Cleveland’s rebuilt offensive line. Van Pelt gushed about the team’s first-round pick during the coach’s Zoom session with the media.
“Jed going over to the left side, I think the sky’s the limit for him,” Van Pelt told reporters. “Expect him to be a left tackle for a long time in this league for the Browns. We’re excited to have him.”
Wills has been “dialed in” during their remote meetings and training sessions, according to Van Pelt. Coach Van Pelt also noted the experienced coaching staff is a big asset in helping Wills transition from right to left and from the SEC to the NFL. OL coach Bill Callahan and assistant OL coach Scott Peters have already been working closely with Wills and have ample experience developing young talents.
“Having coach Callahan and coach Peters on board, that will only accelerate his growth and expect him to be a left tackle for a long time in this league for the Browns.”