Jason Pinkston

Jason R. Pinkston (born September 5, 1987) is an American football offensive guard for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He is the cousin of Todd Pinkston, a former NFL wide receiver.

Collegiate career
During his junior year at the University of Pittsburgh season in 2009, Pinkston was named first team All-Big East and a second team All-American by SI.com and Rivals.com. During his senior season in 2010, he was named to the Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy watch lists. As a 2011 NFL draft prospect, Pinkston was considered one of the best offensive linemen in the 2010 senior class.

Cleveland Browns
Pinkston was selected in the fifth round (150th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns.

2011 Season
Pinkston started all 16 games for the Cleveland Browns as a rookie after guard Eric Steinbach was injured in training camp.