Surprise pick at number one in this 2023 NFL mock draft

31. Kansas City Chiefs: Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State

Dawand Jones is a mountain of a man, weighing 374 pounds at 6’8″, he brings elite size and length to the tackle position; however, limited athleticism makes him better suited on the right side, which is where he played for the

Either way, the Kansas City Chiefs lost tackle Orlando Brown to the Cincinnati Bengals and could be looking for a replacement.  Not many in the NFL are going to overpower Jones but he does struggle with quicker rushes, particularly with inside counter moves.

Jones has also struggled with penalties the last couple of seasons, committing a staggering 16 calls against him during that span.  Despite that and the limited time at left tackle, teams will want to try him there and see if he can develop, given his size.

Despite some of the limitations, he did not allow a single sack all of the 2022 season in 419 pass block plays.  Additionally, he’s incredibly powerful in run blocking, pushing defenders out of the way, creating massive rush lanes.