Tony Jefferson - Dallas Cowboys Forum

Verdict · 01-17-2013

I would target Tony Jefferson in the second round if he lasts that long. I doubt he would make it to our second round pick, but he would be a great value pick in the second round.

IAmLegend · 01-17-2013

I like him too. Good value in the 2nd or even 3rd if he slips. Here are his highlights from this season.

funkytown · 01-17-2013

I liked him the few games i watched this year.

But not overly impressed with that highlight video.

I would say 3rd round on Jefferson

CowboyChris · 01-17-2013

not the hitter that i like for a safety, but looks like a sure tackler. might be a great cover safety.

CATCH17 · 01-17-2013

What scares me is the school he plays at.

They always have a DB coming out that goes in this area of the draft and none of them ever amount to anything.

I'd pass until about the 5th round.

Future · 01-17-2013

How he runs and performs at the combine will be very important for him. He could fall or rise quite a bit.

jcollins28 · 01-17-2013

He is a punk. I hope Dallas does not draft him. Maybe I'm still a little upset over how this kid acted while on a recruiting visit to UCLA. IMO what he did just a few short years ago shows a lot of immaturity and no class.

respectdatstar · 01-17-2013

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Originally Posted by jcollins28

He is a punk. I hope Dallas does not draft him. Maybe I'm still a little upset over how this kid acted while on a recruiting visit to UCLA. IMO what he did just a few short years ago shows a lot of immaturity and no class.

An 18 year old kid? Immature? No way!

jcollins28 · 01-17-2013

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Originally Posted by respectdatstar

An 18 year old kid? Immature? No way!

The kid is a headcase plain and simple. Sure you could use his age as an excuse but there is plenty of kids that can handle the recruiting process with humility and professionalism.

chuch · 01-17-2013

I think Jefferson is among the top 3 free safeties in the draft as far as play-making and versatility goes. He covers well and has better ball skills than nearly every other safety in this class. What he lacks in hitting power he makes up for in tackling technique, play recognition, and closing speed. If he were listed as 6'1 instead of 5'11, which will likely turn out to be a generous measurement, he would be getting much more first round recognition.

Future · 01-17-2013

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Originally Posted by jcollins28

He is a punk. I hope Dallas does not draft him. Maybe I'm still a little upset over how this kid acted while on a recruiting visit to UCLA. IMO what he did just a few short years ago shows a lot of immaturity and no class.

What did he do?

Verdict · 01-17-2013

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Originally Posted by CATCH17

What scares me is the school he plays at.

They always have a DB coming out that goes in this area of the draft and none of them ever amount to anything.

I'd pass until about the 5th round.

Although I am an Oklahoma fan, I try to be pretty objective about all players regardless of where they play. I was never high on guys like Derrick Strait, who was a first round pick. I'm not really sold on Landry Jones who may be a first round pick this year. I think he is probably an NFL quality player but I look at him as a career backup QB that can come in and win a few games for you but I'm not sold on him as a franchise QB largely because of his decision making skills.

I personally think Jefferson will be a very good college safety. He will be a great coverage safety with good ball skills and a sure tackler. This is a different type of safety than Roy Williams was. Totally different player. He is much more of a free safety.

cowboysooner · 01-17-2013

I don't think Jefferson is a great athlete but he has really good instincts. He played the first 2 years as basically an olb-nickle corner against mostly 3 and 4 wide sets. He played this year at a high free safety. He has good instincts at both. He is good at playing the ball but not great. He made a ton of tackles this year as the defense was set up to funnel stuff to him.

Him vs. Tavon Austin with a full head of steam did not look good, but that is an idiotic defensive plan. He was able to tackle Joseph Randle with a similar plan. If he is there in the 3rd I'd love it and if he is there in the second I'd think about it. He would be a sure fire starter here.

TheCoolFan · 01-17-2013

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Originally Posted by CATCH17

What scares me is the school he plays at.

They always have a DB coming out that goes in this area of the draft and none of them ever amount to anything.

I'd pass until about the 5th round.

Same goes for the OU WR

Leadbelly · 01-17-2013

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Originally Posted by Future

What did he do?

Somebody can correct me if wrong.

CA kid. Verbally commits to UCLA early. Goes to a UCLA game or something while wearing USC gear. UCLA football players threaten to "correct his mistake" physically. Many verbal exchanges. Changes his mind and goes to Oklahoma.

He's my favorite safety but if he comes to Dallas in a RGIII jersey, there's a-gonna be problems.