Ohio State's offensive line has received a major boost.
Dawand Jones, who became Ohio State’s starting right tackle in 2021, is staying with the program for the 2022 season. The 6-foot-8, 360-pound lineman, who said he was “50-50” on whether or not he would return for another year leading up to the Rose Bowl, announced Monday that he will remain in Columbus for his senior season.
Breaking News: Dawand Jones will be returning for his senior year at Ohio State.
— Dawand Jones (@dawandj79) January 17, 2022
The Indianapolis native earned second-team All-Big Ten honors from the media and third-team All-Big Ten distinction from the conference coaches during the 2021 season.