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Mike Tomlin eyeing massive offensive lineman at Senior Bowl

By Aaron Becker | Last updated 2/1/23

The Steelers are in the market for an offensive tackle, and head coach Mike Tomlin has his eyes on a massive one at the Senior Bowl.

Tomlin spent the majority of his time with the offensive linemen during day one of practice, and Ohio State OT Dawand Jones certainly got his attention.

.@OhioStateFB OT Dawand Jones vs Andre Carter in run defense/run block drill. Easy win for the massive 6-8, 350 lbs OT#Steelers HC Mike Tomlin was front and center for it with some praise for Jones after the rep pic.twitter.com/AogvuQzVf6
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) January 31, 2023

You can hear Tomlin calling Jones a "big dog," and he certainly is standing at 6-foot-8, 375 pounds. He also has massive frame posting a 89.5 inch wingspan, which is the longest in Senior Bowl history.

Jones is currently ranked as the No. 88 overall prospect on Pro Football Focus's big board. However, it's very likely he will rise in the rankings as he continues to dominate in Mobile, Alabama.

This rep by Dawand Jones

The Ohio State tackle was reportedly a “standout” player at the first Senior Bowl practice earlier today.

Oh, and he has a longer wingspan than Giannis Antetokounmpo.

One name that is for sure making his way up draft boards. pic.twitter.com/EN0qayo1Hv
— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) February 1, 2023

Conversation continues to be had about whether or not Jones is a first-round talent. But he's made a strong case for himself thus far at Senior Bowl, and his measurements alone have put him in the conversation to be a first-round selection come April.

Depending on how much Jones rises in the rankings, Pittsburgh owns three picks in the top 50, No. 17, 32 and 49. And Jones could very well become a Steeler at one of those spots.

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