2023 NFL Draft Prospect Review - OL Dawand Jones
Player Description
Name: Dawand Jones Position: Offensive line
College: Ohio State Uniform Number: #79
Class: Senior Height: 6-8.5
Weight: 359 lbs Projected Round: Late 1st to 3rd round
Strengths:
Massive size and frame
Extraordinary length and wingspan
Incredible physical arm strength
Can dominate with sheer brute strength
Adequate quickness and athleticism
Good feet and lateral movement
Much improved at getting underneath opposing linemen's shoulder pads
Quick get-off out of stance
Strong initial punch
Bends at the knees effectively
Good at maintaining balance while pass blocking
Plays with a mean, physical edge
Weaknesses:
At 6'9, Jones has a natural tendency to play with a high pad level. As a consequence, he has difficulty anchoring against pass rushers who are proficient at converting speed into power. In these instances, he is vulnerable to losing leverage and, on some occasions, losing balance. Though he has made improvements with his hand placement, Jones still has issues getting underneath the opposing lineman's shoulder pads. Questionable technique at times has resulted in him taking unnecessary penalties. He needs to do a better job of not relying too much on his size to win battles in the trenches.