The former Buckeye stands a whopping 6’8' and 375 pounds.
Those measurements make me wonder why the Seahawks are bringing him in for a Top-30 visit. I mean, I see the appeal, but . . .And I can’t imagine the Seahawks are thinking about asking this mountain of a man to play Guard.
Of course, bringing a player in for a visit is a lot different than drafting them, but with only 30 visits allowed, it seems strange to just “burn” one, especially the first one, on a player that you have no intention of drafting. Which makes me think that the Seahawks’ brain trust might be thinking outside the box a little bit and that maybe the thought is that Abe Lucas would move to guard if Dawand Jones joins the Seahawks on Draft Day.
Granted, Abe Lucas isn’t a small man either. He stands 6-foot-7 and weighs 315 pounds. But he’s a bit of a runt compared to Jones.Jones is an absolute mauler in the run game. He’s a massive and powerful blocker that blasts open running lanes and he can be overwhelming for opponents in college. Jones engulfs opponents as a run blocker and puts them on skates. He has ideal block temperament, aggression, and tenacity.
Jones’ overwhelming size has some drawbacks, but he’s not a liability from a mobility standpoint. He has good foot speed for his size and can quickly transfer weight on shuffles and carry rushers to the apex. He also flashes good burst off the snap and can loom through gaps with decent speed as a lateral mover.Jones is a massive man with outstanding length to control the line of scrimmage. He really uses his awareness and instincts to gain advantages while his eyes work to keep him aware.
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