Round 2, No. 37, OT Josh Jones, Houston
There’s no denying the glaring hole at the right tackle position – and possibly left tackle depending on whether or not Russell Okung is able to stay healthy. This is a position that the Chargers could address via free agency, but in this case they look to find a plug-and-play offensive tackle in the draft.
Jones, a four-year starter for the Cougars, is a former basketball star whose traits from that sport are very visible on the football field. He has the footwork, flexibility and knee bend to flourish in pass protection, as well as the strength to move defenders in the run game.
Jones played at both left and right tackle in his four-year stint, so he has the ability to man the right side for Los Angeles and kick over to the other side when Okung’s tenure is up.
Houston LT Josh Jones (#74) has quickly established himself as perhaps the top G5 prospect in the country with a dominant September.
His footwork needs some fine-tuning for the NFL, but there’s so much to work with here: size, length, hands, mobility. Potential @seniorbowl riser pic.twitter.com/BtUZzre4uz
— James Thomas (@JamesThomasHT) October 2, 2019