On Thursday, March 2nd, The NFL Scouting Combine officially opened as this year’s crop of Defensive linemen and Linebackers hit the field to display their skill sets. During the open media portion on Thursday morning, members of Friday’s Defensive back group, former Aggie cornerbacks Jaylon Jones and Antonio Johnson took the mic to discuss their NFL futures.
What stood out the most during Jaylon Jones’ media availability was his potential connection with former Aggie, and current Dallas Cowboys free agent Donovan Wilson, noting that he has not been in contact with the Cowboys as of Thursday, but stating that it would be a “blessing” to play next to Wilson next season while as as “a sponge” to soak up every piece of playing knowledge the four-year vet has to offer.
Jaylon Jones hasn’t had a chance to meet with the #Cowboys yet; but he said it would be a blessing to link up with fellow Aggie Donovan Wilson. Said he would love to work with him and “be a sponge;” described playing with him as a blessing. pic.twitter.com/tGR1H3euoQ
— Hailey Sutton (@_HaileySutton) March 2, 2023
Antonio Johnson provided insight on what NFL scouts question the most about his skill set, focusing on his man coverage while noting that some scouts worry about his future turnover production at the next level due to having only one career interception as an Aggie. However, Johnson made it a point of focus on his man coverage tape from his sophomore season against Arkansas, specifically current Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks.
Texas A&M safety Antonio Johnson discussing where he needs to show improvement (ball skills) and what tape NFL scouts are watching that exemplify his skill set (Arkansas v. Treylon Burks): pic.twitter.com/MVa2r34m4h
— Brent Sobleski (@brentsobleski) March 2, 2023
What really caught my ear during Johnson’s entire question-and-answer portion came from the College Football Network, which asked how the 2023 Aggie Football squad can…
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