Cam Jones LB Indiana | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Cam Jones LB Indiana
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.69 seconds (56%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 25.6 DOB: 10/21/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.69 seconds (56%*) | |
| Age: 25.6 DOB: 10/21/1999 | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: |
80.0 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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81% |
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| Tackling: |
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75% |
| Pass Rush: |
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72% |
| Run Defense: |
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82% |
| Coverage: |
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58% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#181
Position rank:
#22
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| College Games: 47 College Snaps: 1811 | ||
ESPN RATING: 72/100
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247 RATING: 85.4/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Cam Jones from St. Benedict at Auburndale High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Jones joined Indiana.In 2018 as a freshman Jones saw action in 11 games and played a total of 191 snaps at linebacker for the Hoosiers. He recorded 14 tackles, one assist, while adding 5 stops. In coverage Jones notched up one pass breakup, one interception, and a QB rating when targetted of 75.0.
As a sophomore for the Hoosiers in 2019 Jones played in 12 games and took part in 310 snaps for the Hoosiers. He recorded 23 tackles, 5 assists, while adding 15 stops. In coverage Jones made 2 pass breakups, one interception, and a QB rating when targetted of 92.9. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 8 total pressures, and 2 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and 2 sacks during the year.
In 2020 as a junior Jones played in 8 games and contributed on 364 snaps. He recorded 27 tackles, 6 assists while making 15 stops. In coverage Jones chalked up 2 pass breakups, no interceptions, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 135.6. As a pass rusher, he produced 13 total pressures, which included 8 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 3 sacks on the year.
In 2021 as a senior Jones logged playing time in 11 games and logged a total of 633 snaps for the Hoosiers. He also added decent 57 tackles, 17 assists, and 35 stops. While in coverage Jones made 3 pass breakups, no interceptions, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 126.8. As a pass rusher, he tallied 12 total pressures, which included 6 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and 2 sacks on the season.
In 2022 as a fifth year senior Jones logged playing time in 5 games and logged a total of 313 snaps for the Hoosiers. He also added 37 tackles, 15 assists, and 24 stops. While in coverage Jones made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 86.6. As a pass rusher, he tallied 8 total pressures, which included 3 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 2 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Jones has ability as a blitzer, with the length and flexibility to get around the edge.
- Handles misdirection well with quick change-of-direction ability. Comes downhill quickly against the run when Jones has an open lane.
- He’s effective in pursuit when chasing down backs as a run defender, and he has the athleticism to cover a lot of ground when dropping into coverage.
- Good closing speed with long arms to drag down quarterbacks and running backs.
- Tougher between the tackles than many expect. Fluid and quick drop into zone, covers enough ground to be Tampa-2 "MIKE" and knows where the markers are.
- Gets pressures on inside stunts and was too explosive for college guards to handle.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’ll need to be covered up to be effective. He’s not the kind of guy you can line up in the pass rush and have him bend the edge; he’s limited to shooting through gaps.
- While Jones moves well laterally, he doesn’t always get there in pursuit.
- Jones doesn’t play with the functional strength and physicality to fight through blocks; he’ll need to be covered up in order to maximize his playmaking.
Cam Jones percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Cam Jones (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
218.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
37.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.