Datone Jones Scouting Report

[RS12]

Prospect: Datone Jones, DE, UCLA

Height: 6’3⅞”

Weight: 283 lb.

Athleticism:

Explosive first step with ability to accelerate through holes and into the backfield
Limitless raw power which shows up on an every-down basis
Open field speed and pursue ability that of an interior lineman more so than that of an edge defender
Struggles to stay under control occasionally and technique suffers as a result


Intelligence/Effort:

Not a highly disciplined player, takes himself out of plays by getting too far upfield often, rarely spins back into the flow of plays
Decisive reactions to what he sees, not a hesitant player in the least
Relentless drive between the tackles but will motor it down at the end of plays he doesn’t think he can get to
Highly experienced defender with 43 career starts
Positionally versatile player who was used all across the defensive line


Pass Rush:

Has a considerable repertoire of pass rush moves that come natural to him from the interior
Effectiveness much higher when rushing from outside in than from inside out
Packs a powerful first punch and can work in moves effectively after jolting blockers and knocking them off balances
Combines a powerful club with a quick lateral step to win to the inside, utilizes power with a strong rip and swim move as well
Has explosion off the snap to run past slow-footed pass blockers
Lacks edge rush ability despite first step quickness, unable to finish around the corner with speed

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[MonsterD]

He and Carradine are my favorites so far for DE.

 

[tm1119]

I like Jones and I think he would be a pretty good fit for us, but I'm just not convinced he's worth a top 20 pick. He'll be solid against the run and get somewhere between 5-8 sacks, but that's just the impact player you expect from a top 20 pick.

 

[Eskimo]

I think he's a good player.

I wouldn't mind him in a trade down into the mid or late 20s if all the top DTs, Ansah, Werner and Cooper are gone.

 

[funkytown]

I think he's a good player.

I wouldn't mind him in a trade down into the mid or late 20s if all the top DTs, Ansah, Werner and Cooper are gone.

I'm with you on that. 18 I think would be to high. Would be nice to pick up a 3rd rounder and still come away with a guy like Jones in the 1st.

 

[calicowboy54]

I like Jones and I think he would be a pretty good fit for us, but I'm just not convinced he's worth a top 20 pick. He'll be solid against the run and get somewhere between 5-8 sacks, but that's just the impact player you expect from a top 20 pick.

Greg Ellis was about that on a yearly basis and we took him in the teens. So yeah I would pull the trigger if he's highest on our board at that time.

 

[TheCount]

I'm hesitant to draft another player named Jones. :laugh2:

 

[Zekeats]

Pass, no burst off the edge and short reach....give me Damontre Moore, Sheldon Richardson, or Alex Okafor

 

[Oh_Canada]

A little high at #18, but he's a good player and will be a starter in the league a long time....so you could do worse.