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WATCH: Texas ex Brandon Jones stands out on Monday Night Football

Brandon Jones is making plays on the biggest stage.

Second-year safety Brandon Jones has become a valued weapon for the Miami Dolphins defense.

Jones has a unique ability to pressure the quarterback from his defensive back position, making him one of the more versatile players on the field.

The Miami defense shined yet again on Monday Night Football against the Saints and Jones was a huge part of it.

In the third quarter, Jones brought down rookie quarterback Ian book on a crucial third-down play, keeping the momentum on the Miami side.

The sack marked Jones’ fifth on the season, more than any other defensive back in the NFL this year.

Jones came up big later in the half snagging his first career interception to seal the Miami victory.

With the win on Monday, Jones’ Dolphins improved to 8-7 on the season and currently hold an AFC wildcard spot. A remarkable turnaround after starting the season 1-7.

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2020 Mock Draft: Brandon Jones lands in Dallas

In the lastest mock draft by Chad Reuter on NFL.com, Brandon Jones was selected to join the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas is in need at safety.

There is no question that the Dallas Cowboys are in need of safety help in the upcoming NFL Draft. In his latest mock draft for NFL.com, Chad Reuter mocked Texas Longhorns’ safety Brandon Jones to the Cowboys with the 82nd pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

For Dallas they need a safety to put next to Xavier Woods, especially given the lack of depth at the position with the upcoming NFL Free Agency looming. Last year the Cowboys used Jeff Heath in that role but Jones provides an immediate upgrade at the position.

Brandon Jones is obviously a student of the game and according to Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller, he spent the down time studying up on NFL team’s defensive playbooks. That is the kind of drive that will do wonders for Jones at the next level. For the Cowboys to land him at pick 82, will help in the secondary at a position that the team hasn’t invested highly in over the last decade plus.

Recently Trevor Sikkema of the Draft Network joined the Locked on Longhorns podcast and spoke about what Brandon Jones does so well.

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NFL Combine Update: Texas S Brandon Jones has met with three teams

Texas safety Brandon Jones informally met with the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers at the NFL Combine recently.

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.

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.

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.

 

2020 NFL Mock Draft Roundup: S Brandon Jones is Texas’ top pick

Former Texas safety Brandon Jones is widely projected to be selected at the beginning of the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

As the 2020 NFL Draft inches closer, mock drafts start to appear a bit more realistic.

Safety Brandon Jones remains the highest-ranked prospect from Texas in terms of where he’s projected to be selected. Although much of the hype surrounds receivers Devin Duvernay and Collin Johnson, Jones is still widely expected to be the first Longhorn off the board.

If it weren’t for a loaded wide receiver class this year, Johnson and Duvernay would likely surpass Jones. On CBS Sports draft prospect rankings, Duvernay is listed as the No. 79 overall player, while Jones sits at No. 120 overall. Johnson rounds out the trio at No. 127.

Draft Wire recently released their latest four-round projections, Jones was the only Texas player included. He was mocked to the Carolina Panthers with the No. 103 overall selection. He’s a very physical, relentless player with exceptional tackling abilities that could potentially start at strong safety at the next level.

Our colleagues at the Draft Wire also ranked Jones as the No. 6 safety available ahead of April’s draft. The fourth-year defensive back appeared in 42 career games for Texas, making 31 starts.

As a senior, Jones started eight games for the Longhorns, where he led the team with 55 tackles. The 6-0, 205-pound do-it-all safety finished his Texas career with 202 total tackles.

Although Jones missed the Senior Bowl due to injury, he could sneak into the third round with impressive performances at the NFL Combine and Pro Day. In the meantime, he’s been absorbing whatever information he can off the field.

According to Bleacher Report’s NFL Draft Analyst Matt Miller, Jones made the most of his time recovering from shoulder surgery by studying every NFL teams defensive plays from 2019.

Current Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger also expressed his respect towards Jones, stating how he’s incredibly dedicated to his craft.

Jones has made an exceptional impact with the Longhorns both on and off the field, his unmatched work ethic will be intriguing to organizations throughout the interview process at the NFL Combine.

 

Texas’ Brandon Jones among best safeties available in the NFL Draft

Former Texas safety Brandon Jones is listed as a top 10 player at his position ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft.

There’s no shortage of talent available in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Texas’ highest-rated prospects are safety Brandon Jones and wide receivers Collin Johnson and Devin Duvernay. The trio were invited to the Senior Bowl, but Jones was unfortunately unable to attend due to injury.

Although missing the Senior Bowl didn’t appear to hinder Jones’ draft stock, it would have been a great opportunity to improve it. Jones will now only have the chance to impress NFL scouts and executives at the NFL Combine and Pro Day.

Widely projected to be a top 100 selection in the 2020 NFL Draft, Jones is considered a top 10 player at his position according to Draft Wire’s Luke Easterling.

Our colleagues at the Draft Wire recently ranked the top safeties available ahead of April’s draft, Jones landed at the No. 6 spot. The fourth-year defensive back appeared in 42 career games for Texas, making 31 starts.

He’s just as impressive off the field as he is on it, being one of six Longhorns elected by teammates as a team captain for the 2019 season and a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

As a senior, Jones started eight games for the Longhorns, where he led the team with 55 tackles. The 6-0, 205-pound do-it-all safety finished his Texas career with 202 total tackles.

Jones’ best trait is the physical style of play that he showcases each time he steps onto the field, he oftentimes punishes receivers with powerful hits. He is a relentless player with exceptional tackling abilities who can potentially start at strong safety at the next level.