Byron Jones, Cowboys

Jones is the top draw on the market, and with good reason. He’s got length, strength and closing speed to the point of attack. And at 27 years old, Jones is hitting free agency at his athletic peak.

Physical on the outside and exceptional in the red zone at using his size to crowd the sideline, Jones consistently rates well in completion percentage allowed. He’s a good tackler in space, something the Lions demand of their corners.

Byron Jones has been targeted 125 times over the past two years – allowed 65 receptions (52%) and 806 yards (6.4 YPA)

5 TD’s allowed, 19 PBU’s

27 years-old, former 1st rounder, 2nd-team all-pro (2018), 100 percentile athlete (RAS)

You DO NOT let that player walk in free agency

— Brad Kelly (@BradKelly17) February 14, 2020

One thing Jones does not do: create turnovers. He hasn’t had an interception since 2017 and has just two picks in his five-year career. Jones is still seeking his first fumble recovery (he’s forced three) as well.

Projections have Jones earning at least $16 million a year, a hefty sum. Adding Jones would almost certainly mean parting ways with Darius Slay, but Jones is now where Slay was when he signed his big contract extension with Detroit.