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Jones is the true definition of a physical specimen. He stands at 6-foot-5 and weighs in at 311 pounds, and he looks like a rock-solid athlete as opposed to what most 300-pounders look like.
Tennessee has hinted in the past how it wants athletic offensive linemen who can protect the quarterback, displace the opposition in the run game, and get out in space to hit someone, all of which Jones does at a very high level.
Jones’ elite athleticism allows him to thrive whenever he’s allowed to get out in space and physically impose his will on someone.
He possesses the type of impressive movement skills that would do well in a zone-blocking scheme that allows him to work laterally, climb to the second level, and do things of that nature.
One of the most impressive things that stands out when watching the Georgia product is how he seemingly embraces every opportunity where he’s allowed to get out in front as a lead blocker in order to pave the way for his ball carrier.
Whether he’s pulling towards the alley or getting out to block on a screen, you can tell that he takes it personally whenever it’s his responsibility to lead the way for one of his teammates.
Jones may not be the most technically sound blocker in the draft, but he often compensates for it with his blend of length, power, and fluidity.
In pass protection, the former Bulldog can appear stiff at times, but he got the job done more often than not during his time at Georgia. Last season, he only allowed seven hurries, two quarterback hits, and zero sacks through 15 games (470 pass-block snaps).
Jones is far from a finished product, but he undoubtedly has all the tools in the shed to carve out a dominant career for himself if he can fine tune the technical side of his game.
Should the Titans select Jones, barring something dramatic happening, it’s a safe bet that we can pencil him in as the Titans’ starting left tackle.
However, considering he’s not exactly viewed as a Day 1, plug-and-play prospect, taking Jones at No. 11 overall would be a little rich for me personally.
Nonetheless, I would be all for giving someone like him a chance later on in the round if the Titans can find a way to trade back and pick up a few extra picks as well.
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