Position: OT
College: LSU
Height: 6’6
Weight: 322 lb
Background:
A Baton Rouge native who was a 2 sport athlete in high school, Jones chose to stay with his hometown team: LSU. Despite being a starter since he was a true freshman, he was overshadowed by Will Campbell. Regardless, he’s still a solid prospect in his own right.
Pros:
Exceptional flexibility and knee bend
Strong, firm hands
Great pass protector
Good leverage
Long arms
Fluid
Powerful run blocker
Great anchor strength
Aggresive
Cons:
Can get too high at times
Heavy lower half won’t match up well with faster pass rushers
Needs to clean up footwork
Summary:
Jones is an elite run blocker, though he does have concerns about pass pro technique. If he gets those ironed out, then you have a solid starter.
NFL Comp: Mike McGlinchey