Cleveland Browns make key decision on former top pick Jedrick Wills

Cleveland Browns tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (71) walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Miami …

Cleveland Browns tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (71) walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)

by: Chad Krispinsky

Posted: May 1, 2023 / 10:09 AM EDT

Updated: May 2, 2023 / 04:54 PM EDT

BEREA, Ohio (WKBN) -The Cleveland Browns have officially announced that they are picking up the fifth-year contract option for left-tackle Jedrick Wills.

The former first-round draft pick is now under contract through the 2024 season. The final year of his rookie deal will pay him $14.175 which is fully guaranteed.

Wills was selected by Cleveland with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Alabama.

The 23-year old appeared started all 17 games at left tackle for the Browns last season.