Over the last decade plus, the Texas Longhorns have produced plenty of safety talent to make the jump to the NFL. Making him another safety product from the University that produced Earl Thomas, Michael Huff, Michael Giffin, Quandre Diggs and Kenny Vaccaro. He is known for his physical play but his mentality both on and off the field might be what separates him from others in the class.
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Lance Zierlein’s NFL Combine Profile on Jones:
He’s got a thumper’s heart but doesn’t have the frame to carry the pop necessary to handle that role. While Jones played boundary, field, and nickel safety position at Texas, he’ll likely be pegged as a two-deep or single-high free safety due to man coverage limitations but above-average speed. He plays with good urgency and has soft hands, but just average instincts, which limited his ball production. He could get pushed up a round if he’s a big tester. He has third-safety potential and offers early help on special teams.