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Dawand Jones Placing Emphasis on Improvement As Pass Blocker to Boost NFL Draft Stock Ahead of Senior Season

Dawand Jones wasn’t surprised with the NFL draft grade he received after the 2021 season, but he wasn’t satisfied with it, either.

Despite having just one year of starting experience under his belt at Ohio State, Jones has his eyes firmly set on the next level. But the 6-foot-8 force of nature at offensive tackle won’t make the leap to the NFL until he climbs up the ladder a few more rungs and becomes the player he has the potential – and innate physical tools – to be, given more time and development in Columbus.

“At the end of the season you normally get a draft grade.