'Ohio just goes hard. You know, they love football.'
This year, however, general manager Andrew Berry and his front office made it clear they do—drafting two players from the Buckeyes—offensive tackle Dawand Jones and center Luke Wypler—and signing two more as undrafted free agents—defensive backs Ronnie Hickman and Tanner McCalister.
Wypler, originally from right outside of New York City, spent three seasons in Columbus. For him, his favorite part of Ohio has been the lack of New York traffic. But his extended family—the scarlet and gray fanbase—may be more excited. A large crossover of Buckeye and Browns fans now get to watch the offensive lineman they cheered for over three seasons in Columbus earn a spot on their NFL team in Cleveland.
It wasn't just Kent State that Jones visited and nearly attended—he also visited Cleveland State, scouted out by their basketball program. Jones and Wypler, as well as Hickman and McCalister, join cornerback Denzel Ward and defensive tackle Tommy Togiai as Buckeyes turned Browns. It's a growing squad with familiar ties—and it's a trend they're looking to continue by impressing on the field.
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