Jayson Jones DL Auburn | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jayson Jones DL Auburn
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 03/13/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.18 seconds (15%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: NT/DT | |
| Last Updated: 03/13/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 5.18 seconds (15%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: |
59.9 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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| Tackling: |
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72% |
| Pass Rush: |
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65% |
| Run Defense: |
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71% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#417
Position rank:
#64
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| College Games: 38 College Snaps: 962 | ||
ESPN RATING: 82/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 88/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Bobby Brown III - Texas A&M |
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75% |
| Khyiris Tonga - BYU |
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61% |
| Jared Goldwire - Louisville |
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61% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Jayson Jones from Calera High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Jones joined Oregon after being heavily recruited.In 2021 as a freshman Jones saw action in 13 games and played a total of 245 snaps for the Ducks. He recorded just 9 tackles, 5 assists, while adding 11 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 3 total pressures, which included one QB hurry, no QB hits, and 2 sacks on the season.
After season's end Jones transferred to Auburn where as a sophomore for the Tigers in 2022 Jones played 12 games and took part in 370 snaps for the Tigers. He recorded 12 tackles, 11 assists, while adding 9 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 3 total pressures, and 3 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks during the year.
In 2023 as a junior Jones played in 12 games and contributed on 316 snaps. He recorded 11 tackles, 6 assists while making 8 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 7 total pressures, which included 5 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and no sacks on the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase.
- He’s long but has a powerful lower body and plays with impressive leverage considering his tall frame.
- Jones has violent hands and the long arms to ward off blockers. He plays with a good pad level and can win with power as a bull rusher.
- Possesses the length and power to ward off offensive tackles.
- He has pure power, which is emphasized by a good pad level. Jones can stand up at the point of attack and handle double teams, and Jones also has the ability to drive blockers back into the pocket with a bull rush.
- Played with good leverage, even on the nose, despite average bulk. Hustle defender with a good bull rush inside that can close and get home when quarterbacks leave the pocket.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Might be limited to one-gap systems. Agility isn't a question but misses tackles when Jones doesn't square and break down.
- Isn't able to consistently shed blocks and makes plays in the hole.
- Plays too high at times, and gets carried downfield or put to the ground by better lineman when losing the leverage battle.
How other scouting services rate Jayson Jones (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
418.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
79.0
*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.