A fast-rising prospect since the Senior Bowl, UConn nose tackle Travis Jones will look to capitalize on his performance in Mobile as he enters the 2022 NFL draft.
Here is everything you need to know about the Huskies’ massive interior defender:
Vitals
Height: 6-4
Weight: 325
Class: Senior
40 time: 4.92
Strengths
Jones was clearly the best player on a UConn defense that struggled mightily last season, and was one of the standout players during Senior Bowl week. He proved he can hang with the top-level talent and compete with the best in the country, and he should have no problem proving the same with NFL competition.
On film, Jones particularly shined as a run defender, using his massive frame to eat up space and anchor the trenches. He was tough to move, and had the strength to force blockers back into the pocket on a consistent basis. He had enough wiggle and athleticism to explode through the line, or break from his lineman to jump into a gap and swallow up the ball carrier. He…