Falcons Rookie Jovaughn Gwyn Brings 'Very Good Football IQ'

Jovaughn Gwyn rounded out the Atlanta Falcons' draft class in the seventh round.

Jeremy Brener | Apr 29, 2023

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Among the list of goals for the Atlanta Falcons coming into the 2023 NFL Draft was finding some depth on the offensive line.

The team did that on Day 2 by taking Syracuse's Matthew Bergeron, who should be in contention to be the Week 1 starter at left guard for the Falcons in training camp. The team also grabbed some depth on Day 3 by taking South Carolina interior lineman Jovaughn Gwyn.

"Gwyn isn’t a great athlete and as he gets further downfield, there is noticeable strain on his film," SI Draft Bible writes. "Overall, Gwyn’s lack of size and length make him a prime candidate to switch to center at the next level, with guard versatility. He doesn’t have impressive traits but he has very good football IQ and experience. In a weaker interior offensive line class, Gwyn is a candidate to be selected and compete for a roster spot."

Overcoming some of his physical limitations at 6-1 weighing 297 pounds, Gwyn was voted Second-Team All-SEC by coaches thanks to his exceptional run blocking, a skill that should fit in nicely with Arthur Smith's run-heavy scheme, which mauled defenses last season.

Gwyn hopes that his football knowledge can land him a spot on the Falcons' 53-man roster this season.

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Published Apr 29, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.