Ernest Jones LB South Carolina | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Ernest Jones LB South Carolina
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/11/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.74 seconds (41%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.4 DOB: 11/22/1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |
| Last Updated: 03/11/2021 | |
| Draft Year: 2021 | |
| 40 time: 4.74 seconds (41%*) | |
| Age: 24.4 DOB: 11/22/1999 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 71.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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82% |
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| Tackling: |
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81% |
| Pass Rush: |
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59% |
| Run Defense: |
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71% |
| Coverage: |
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68% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#114
Position rank:
#15
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| College Games: 26 College Snaps: 1414 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 87/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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Drafted: 2021: ROUND: 3 - Pick Number: 103 (LAR)
Strengths
- Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find the ball.
- Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside receivers.
- Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in traffic.
- A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit.
- Combines very good instincts with above-average reaction skills. Almost always finds the ball in traffic.
Weaknesses
- Occasionally overruns plays due to aggressive nature. Hesitates when facing running back Blocks while rushing the passer.
- Lacks elite quickness and change-of-direction ability to handle NFL slot receivers after initial contact.
- Hits up high and misses more tackles than he should.
- Does not blow up targets. Many inside tackles are catch-and-drags, which will be more difficult to make at the next level.
- Inconsistent hustle. Only adequate change-of-direction ability. Also loses his balance too often in the open field. Lacks size to bull rush stronger tackles.
How other scouting services rate Ernest Jones (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
211.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
33.0
*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.