Christian Jones OT Texas | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Christian Jones OT Texas
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Left/Right Tackle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.04 seconds (88%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.7 DOB: 05/12/2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Left/Right Tackle | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 5.04 seconds (88%*) | |
| Age: 24.7 DOB: 05/12/2000 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 81.9 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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80% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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87% |
| Run Blocking: |
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82% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#137
Position rank:
#29
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| College Games: 51 College Snaps: 3153 | ||
ESPN RATING: 77/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 87/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Wanya Morris - Oklahoma |
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92% |
| Broderick Jones - Georgia |
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87% |
| Dylan Parham - Memphis |
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84% |
Drafted: ROUND: 5 - Pick Number: 162 (ARI)
Draft Profile: Bio
Texas Longhorn, Christian Jones made a late entrance into football during his junior year of high school but quickly made up for lost time, transitioning from soccer to becoming a key player on the gridiron. By the time he wrapped up his college career, Jones had tallied 48 starts, splitting time between left and right tackle positions. His adaptability and performance on the field earned him consecutive All-Big 12 honorable mentions in his final two seasons, underscoring his impact in the Longhorns’ offensive line. Notably, Jones was a consistent presence in the lineup, starting 13 games at right tackle in his senior year and contributing to a balanced offense that leaned slightly more towards the run.Off the field, Jones distinguished himself academically, securing a spot on the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll seven times. This academic achievement, coupled with his on-field versatility, showcases his dedication and ability to balance the demands of student-athlete life. His transition from soccer to football in high school and subsequent rise to a mainstay in a major college football program is a testament to his work ethic and ability to adapt and thrive in new challenges.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Delivers stiff, jolting strikes with his big hands and uses his good length effectively.
- Possesses a firm anchor, quickly neutralizing bull rushes with his upper-body strength.
- Excels in double teams, displacing defenders with heavy hands.
- Effectively secures defenders on down blocks, showing proficiency at the second level.
- Demonstrates clear decision-making against line games and stunts, adept at sorting through challenges.
- Utilizes his long arms and powerful punches to establish control, showing strong play strength.
- Displays positional versatility, with substantial experience at both tackle positions.
- Good initial hand placement, enabling effective block engagement and stability.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Displays limited lateral quickness and struggles with redirecting, affecting his agility.
- Vulnerable to speed rushers due to a tendency to overset, opening up inside counters.
- Challenges in adjusting to post-snap movement, leading to difficulty with gap exchanges.
- Limited athleticism in space, often resulting in missed targets or compromised positions.
- High pad level and lunging at defenders, impacting balance and control.
Scouting Report: Summary
Christian Jones enters the NFL Draft with a mixed bag of attributes that make him an intriguing yet challenging prospect for scouts and teams. On the positive side, Jones’ anchor and hand technique stand out as prime assets. His ability to nullify the bull rush with a stout base and to deliver powerful strikes showcases his potential to dominate in the trenches. His experience across both tackle positions speaks to his versatility, a valued trait for teams looking to build depth along their offensive line. However, Jones’ game isn't without its flaws. His lateral mobility and foot quickness are areas of concern, limiting his effectiveness against speed rushers and in space.Jones’ collegiate production at Texas, marked by his capability to lock down defenders once engaged, paints a picture of a player with a high ceiling in run blocking. Yet, while overall his pass protection is good he struggles with lateral movement and has a tendency to overset against edge rushers. This limitation opens him up to counters and complicates his assignment in space, making him a liability in certain pass-pro scenarios. His performance against stunts and line games, while solid, will need to sharpen at the next level where defensive schemes are more complex.
Given his current skill set, a shift inside to guard might mitigate some of the challenges he faces in space, allowing him to leverage his strength and anchoring ability against interior rushers. As a Day 3 pick, Jones represents a developmental project with a significant upside for teams willing to invest in his growth.
Christian Jones percentiles vs other Offensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Christian Jones (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
107.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
29.0
*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.