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.