Most players who are invited to the NFL Combine meet with every organization in one way or another.
Whether the media is aware of these particular meetings or not, they often determine the likeliness and odds of whether or not a team is willing to draft that player. The interview process is arguably the most important part of the Combine each year.
Some players may have red flags off the field on top of having a less-than-desirable interview, yet are so powerful and elite on the field that NFL teams still take a chance on them. On the flip side, other players may need their interview process to ‘wow’ the executives into improving their draft stock.
The latter is exactly what former Texas safety Brandon Jones hopes to accomplish. Although Jones has spent the majority of the offseason recovering from shoulder surgery, he took it upon himself to study film of every single NFL team’s defense from the 2019 season.
Not only was he dedicated enough to spend the time to do that, Jones went the extra mile to make a specific folder for each team’s defensive scheme.
#Texas DB Brandon Jones tells me he’s met with the #Packers
“Went really well. Sat down with the safeties coach and chopped it up about football. Showed him my binder. He was impressed that I took the time to do that.”— Ross Uglem (@RossUglem) February 28, 2020
It’s clear his work ethic while sidelined from an injury speaks volumes. Jones has reportedly informally met with the Packers, Cowboys and Texans thus far.
#Texas DB Brandon Jones says he has met informally with the #Cowboys.
— Mark Lane (@therealmarklane) February 28, 2020
It’s no secret that the Cowboys are in desperate need for a safety. Jones has a very physical style of play with exceptional tackling abilities. He is widely projected as a top 100 selection in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Jones started eight games at Texas throughout his senior season, where he led the team with 55 tackles. The 6-0, 205-pound do-it-all safety finished his collegiate career with 202 total tackles.