The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly hosting former Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. on a visit ahead of the 2022 NFL draft, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Throughout the draft process, Jones has been a popular name as a target for the Colts given all the boxes he checks in what the team likes in their wide receivers.
Rapoport reported that Jones will visit the Colts on Wednesday.
#Tennessee WR and return specialist Velus Jones Jr is visiting the #Panthers today and the #Colts tomorrow, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 12, 2022
At 5-foot-11 and 204 pounds, Jones ran a 4.31 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine. His top-end speed and work on special teams as a return man makes him an intriguing fit for the Colts on Day 3 of the draft. Jones averaged 27.3 yards per return on 23 kicks for the Volunteers in 2021. He also averaged 15.1 yards per return on punts in 2021.
The production Jones had at USC (2016-2019) and Tennessee (2020-2021) isn’t all that impressive. His best season was in 2021 when he recorded 62 receptions for 807 yards and seven touchdowns. He’s also going to be 25 years old just a few weeks after the draft.
Jones might not have the ceiling to be a reliable No. 2 or even No. 3 option in the NFL but he could contribute right away on special teams with his speed and return ablities.
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