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WATCH: Ohio State OT Dawand Jones gets the call from the Browns

Draft day calls are always the best part of the weekend.

The best part of watching the draft every year is seeing the calls the players receive from the teams. Things are no different in the 2023 NFL draft, and the Cleveland Browns have shared the call they made to Ohio State offensive tackle Dawand Jones.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski shared this sentiment with Jones on the call:

“Hey, big man are you ready to get to work? You’re coming up the road, you know how to get here I know that. We are excited to bring you here, you are part of the family and we are excited to have you. It’s time to get to work.”

Jones fell to the fourth round despite being a second round talent due to concerns about his desire for the game and work ethic. Sharing the same sentiment as Stefanski, it’s time to get to work.

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2023 NFL draft: Highlights of every new Browns rookie

Want the lowdown on all of the Browns’ picks this weekend?

Another draft has come and gone as the 2023 NFL draft has reached its conclusion. The Cleveland Browns landed seven players, trading out of their final draft slot in the seventh round. From Tennessee wide receiver to Ohio State center Luke Wypler, the Browns landed high-quality value across the board.

Want to see what these guys have on the field?

Here we give you highlights for each of the players the Browns have added to their roster this past weekend. From rounds three through six, the Browns added talent that can contribute from day one even in a rotational or backup role.

Reviewing the 2023 NFL draft haul for the Browns

Did you miss the draft this weekend? Review all of their picks here!

While the Cleveland Browns traded out of their seventh round pick, racking up a sixth round pick next year, they did make seven selections in the 2023 NFL draft. And while they did not come on the clock until the third round of the 2023 NFL draft, the Browns plucked great value off the board when they came on the clock. Did you miss draft weekend? If so, no worries! Here we will review the Browns’ draft from Cedric Tillman to Luke Wypler.

We have you covered here as we review each selection the Browns made and compare where they were selected to my big board as well as the industry consensus big board created by Pro Football Network’s Arif Hasan.

The Browns added 709 pounds of weight between picks no. 98 and no. 111

The Browns added a ton of beef

Addressing the defensive and offensive trenches in back-to-back picks in the 2023 NFL draft, the Cleveland Browns added a ton of beef between picks no. 98 and no. 111. First selecting the Baylor defensive tackle Siaki Ika, the Browns added 335 pounds to their defensive tackle room. They then selected Ohio State offensive tackle Dawand Jones in the fourth round, adding another 374 pounds to their roster.

Altogether, the Browns added a total of 709 pounds to their roster in the matter of a 13-pick span over the weekend. It is a good thing they are rebuilding Cleveland Browns Stadium as the current foundation may not hold up for long.

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WATCH: New Browns OT Dawand Jones was quite the basketball player

The newest Browns offensive tackle Dawand Jones has some fun basketball highlights

The Cleveland Browns made defensive end Myles Garrett retire from the basketball court, and they may have to do the same for their newest offensive tackle. Ohio State’s Dawand Jones, the massive 6-foot-8 and 370-pound tackle, was quite the basketball player himself at Ben Davis high school in the Indianapolis area in a past life.

During his draft highlights, NFL Network rolled his basketball highlights as well. And the big man could play. Check it out for yourself as Jones can be seen dunking, racking up steals along the perimeter, and more. His football highlights, the ones that got him drafted, are pretty good too!

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Instant analysis: Grading the Browns selection of Dawand Jones

The former Buckeye is staying in Ohio.

The Browns and Andrew Berry continue to invest in the trenches selecting former Ohio State tackle Dawand Jones. Some considered Jones a borderline first-round pick talent-wise before he slid to the fourth round for the Browns to take. Jones is an absolute mountain of a man at 6-foot-8 and 360 pounds who is as strong as an ox.

There is the question about why he fell so far but his talent is hard to argue against. The team now has security at right tackle with Conklin’s injury history and Jones has played left tackle too so he also could be the long-term answer if the team moves on from Jedrick Wills.

Twitter reacts to Ohio State offensive tackle Dawand Jones selected by Cleveland

Big Thanos stays in Ohio #GoBucks

In a bit of a surprise, [autotag]Ohio State[/autotag] offensive tackle [autotag]Dawand Jones[/autotag] was not selected during the first two days of the NFL draft.

That changed quickly on the draft’s final day. Big Thanos was selected by the Cleveland Browns and will continue his playing days in Ohio. The Indiana native was a second-team All-Big Ten performer the past two seasons. After opting to leave early for the draft, he was expected to go much earlier than the 111th pick.

There were plenty of thoughts on Jones getting selected by the Browns and here are some of the best twitter reactions to the pick.

Twitter reacts as Browns select Ohio State OT Dawand Jones

How is social media handling the selection of the Ohio State offensive tackle?

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.

Ohio State offensive tackle Dawand Jones selected in the fourth round of the NFL draft

Dawand Jones has gone off the board in the 2023 NFL draft. #GoBucks

Ohio State offensive tackle Dawand Jones has come off the board in the 2023 NFL draft. With the 111th pick, Jones was selected by the Cleveland Browns.

Jones was Ohio State’s “other” tackle, but he was accomplished and talented in his own right. At 6 feet, 8 inches and 350 pounds, Jones is a mountain of a tackle but very light on his feet. He was a two-sport standout athlete in high school; basketball was his other love at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Jones appeared in 41 games at Ohio State, including 27 as a starter. He played right guard in 2021 and moved to the right tackle spot last season. He earned first-team All-America honors in 2022 by CBSSports.com and
second-team all-Big Ten Conference honors by the league’s coaches.

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His improvement since arriving on campus has been remarkable.

The upside for Jones is huge with the potential of turning into an All-Pro before his time is through in the NFL.

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Browns select Ohio State OT Dawand Jones with pick no. 111 in the 2023 NFL draft

The Browns are back on the board!

The Cleveland Browns are back on the board, and they do not go far from home to make the selection. With pick no. 111 in the 2023 NFL draft, the Browns selected Ohio State offensive tackle Dawand Jones.

They have all three of their offensive tackles under control for two more years. However, with the injury concerns of Jack Conklin, the Browns now give themselves a contingency plan.

Jones possesses second round tape. He has excellent hands and foot speed. However, his unwillingness to weigh in at his pro day has raised some concerns about his work ethic and his weight. With second round tape, the Browns take a low-risk flyer in the fourth round.

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