Jason Pinkston
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Career Summary
Jason Pinkston was a Pittsburgh offensive lineman drafted by Cleveland in 2011.
Jason Pinkston entered the NFL as Cleveland's fifth-round selection in 2011 after playing at Pittsburgh. He began his Browns career at left guard.
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College Career
Pinkston played offensive line at Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh's NFL draft records list Pinkston as an offensive guard selected by Cleveland.
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Path to the NFL
Cleveland selected Pinkston in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
The Browns selected Pinkston with the 150th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Pinkston played for Cleveland from 2011 through 2013.
Pinkston started all 16 games at left guard as a 2011 rookie. He started Cleveland's first six games in 2012 before a blood clot ended his season. In 2013, the Browns placed him on injured reserve/designated for return in September and activated him in November.
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Career Accomplishments
Pinkston started every game during his rookie season.
Pinkston started all 16 games at left guard for Cleveland as a rookie in 2011.
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Playing Style
Pinkston's early Cleveland role was at left guard.
Cleveland used Pinkston at left guard during his rookie season, when he started every game alongside fellow Browns lineman Joe Thomas.
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Legacy
Pinkston was part of Cleveland's 2011 draft class.
Pinkston was one of the Browns' 2011 draft selections and made an immediate contribution as a full-season starter at left guard.
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