The career of rookie OT Dawand Jones is off to a quality — and durable — start.
Jones, a fourth-round pick out of Ohio State, played every snap during Thursday's game against the New York Jets without any breaks. He played for 74 plays, the same number as his jersey, and didn't allow a QB pressure in 40 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.
The performance showcased remarkable strides for Jones, who has been considered a potential steal in the draft due to his massive 6-foot-8, 375-pound frame.
"I really thought his pass protection took some major steps," offensive line coach Bill Callahan said."He still has a long way to go yet. We're still working on the run technique aspects of his play to make him a more complete player, but it was good to see him perform under the lights against good competition, taking third down sets, which are so critical to protection."
Check out photos of the team during the tenth day of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Offensive lineman Luke Wypler (56) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Quarterback Kellen Mond (7) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Safety Grant Delpit (22) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Tight end Miller Forristall (86) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Safety Juan Thornhill (1) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Cornerback Cameron Mitchell (29) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Cornerback Mike Ford Jr. (28) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Linebacker Sione Takitaki (44) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (17) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Defensive end Chuck Wiley (59) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Training Camp Branding during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Running back Jerome Ford (34) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (89) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Tight end Jordan Akins (84) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Assistant Wide Receivers Coach Callie Brownson during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. (5) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Offensive lineman Luke Wypler (56) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Center Nick Harris (53) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (17) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Offensive tackle James Hudson III (66) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (17) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
Running back Nick Chubb (24) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 7, 2023.
PFF gave Jones an 81.1 pass-blocking grade. His only true blemishes of the game were two holding penalties, but only one of them was accepted.
"He knew going in he was going to play the whole game and I thought we got an honest day's work from him," head coach Kevin Stefanski said. "Playing the whole game and not playing football in a little while – as you get into training camp and with the heat, I thought he did a nice job."
Out of all the players on both teams, Jones was the only one who played every snap on offense or defense. That was partly because Jedrick Wills Jr. and Jack Conklin were not playing, and backup tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr. was also absent due to injury. Only three tackles were available on the Browns' roster to cover both positions throughout the entire game.
Jones was up for the challenge — and he certainly made the most of it.
"A lot of positives, but we came away pleased," Callahan said. "As you look at it —- just a broad picture, a broad brush looking at it, you say, 'God, that's really good' because he stayed in front, he got his man, he finished off. But there are so many little things that he can improve upon, and self admittingly, he agrees with that. He can see where he can improve his hands and his feet and his body posture and obviously some of his overall reactions and counters."
