tm1119
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Everybody ready for this guy to get into the discussion at 28? Big freak athlete and actually has good game tape to back it up. 32 career starts with 8 INT's, 7 TFL, 17 pass breakups, and 2 FF's playing 3 different positions across the secondary for NC State.
6'1 220, 4.41 40, 20 bench reps, 37" vert, 11' broad (all ranked top 8 of all secondary players at the combine)
STRENGTHS: Looks the part with his height, length and build. Explodes out of a cannon on his tackling angles, accelerating in a flash. Speedy in pursuit to track down ballcarriers from behind. Aggressive hug-and-finish tackler in the open field. Creates stopping power with his downhill demeanor. Physical take-on skills to attack and tear through blocks. Evades blocks with bobs and weaves, finding the ballcarrier in the lane. Quick diagnose skills to sense what is about to happen, keeping his eyes on the prize. Steady at the catch point to find the ball and finish interceptions. Versatile experience across the secondary, including inside cornerback and both safety spots (32 career starts). Improved focus, work habits and maturity in 2016, showing better accountability.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2071525/josh-jones
STRENGTHS
Possesses prototypical combination of size and speed. Has acceleration and top-end speed to range all over the field. Plus athletic ability and reactive quickness. Has ability to disguise his coverage before sprinting back to centerfield. Has experience with both safety spots. Fluid in his movement and is an explosive leaper when challenging at the high-point. Has the ball skills to rake it or take it. Plays with eager eyes that stay glued to quarterback's intentions. Has the closing burst to challenge throws. Extremely aggressive. Bouncy feet can't wait to fire downhill and hit something. Accelerates through the collision. Does a good job of punching and playing off of blockers.
BOTTOM LINE
Jones is a height-weight-speed prospect to be sure, but he's not just a traits-based safety. Jones has the appetite for hitting that teams will want around the box and he has the speed and ball skills to range and help against vertical threats from a deep safety spot. The big area of concern will be Jones' ability to play with better discipline in coverage and as a tackler. He has the ability to become a good, long-time starter in the league.
http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/josh-jones?id=2558119
His weaknesses from most accounts are being too aggressive and needing to reign in his play at times. He also tends to play a little too flat footed in off man coverage. He lets the WR get to/past him before flipping his hips and running with.
http://draftbreakdown.com/video/josh-jones-vs-notre-dame-2016/
6'1 220, 4.41 40, 20 bench reps, 37" vert, 11' broad (all ranked top 8 of all secondary players at the combine)
STRENGTHS: Looks the part with his height, length and build. Explodes out of a cannon on his tackling angles, accelerating in a flash. Speedy in pursuit to track down ballcarriers from behind. Aggressive hug-and-finish tackler in the open field. Creates stopping power with his downhill demeanor. Physical take-on skills to attack and tear through blocks. Evades blocks with bobs and weaves, finding the ballcarrier in the lane. Quick diagnose skills to sense what is about to happen, keeping his eyes on the prize. Steady at the catch point to find the ball and finish interceptions. Versatile experience across the secondary, including inside cornerback and both safety spots (32 career starts). Improved focus, work habits and maturity in 2016, showing better accountability.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2071525/josh-jones
STRENGTHS
Possesses prototypical combination of size and speed. Has acceleration and top-end speed to range all over the field. Plus athletic ability and reactive quickness. Has ability to disguise his coverage before sprinting back to centerfield. Has experience with both safety spots. Fluid in his movement and is an explosive leaper when challenging at the high-point. Has the ball skills to rake it or take it. Plays with eager eyes that stay glued to quarterback's intentions. Has the closing burst to challenge throws. Extremely aggressive. Bouncy feet can't wait to fire downhill and hit something. Accelerates through the collision. Does a good job of punching and playing off of blockers.
BOTTOM LINE
Jones is a height-weight-speed prospect to be sure, but he's not just a traits-based safety. Jones has the appetite for hitting that teams will want around the box and he has the speed and ball skills to range and help against vertical threats from a deep safety spot. The big area of concern will be Jones' ability to play with better discipline in coverage and as a tackler. He has the ability to become a good, long-time starter in the league.
http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/josh-jones?id=2558119
His weaknesses from most accounts are being too aggressive and needing to reign in his play at times. He also tends to play a little too flat footed in off man coverage. He lets the WR get to/past him before flipping his hips and running with.
http://draftbreakdown.com/video/josh-jones-vs-notre-dame-2016/
