PCS Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Welcome sir to the team. Good luck. CBS Sports Draft Pick Profile HEIGHT 6’ 4 1/2’’ WEIGHT 248 lbs ARM 34 1/4’’ HAND 10’’ Quote Draft Scouting Report Draft Scouting Report: Rating: 66.40 (Role player) Pro Comparison: Tashawn Bower Summary: Andre Jones is more of a specialized edge rusher who wins with quickness and waist bend at the high side of his rush. He needs to improve his play strength to be more effective at the point of attack and hold run gaps. He is a fluid athlete capable of dropping into coverage. Jones needs to develop more counter moves. Strengths: Good athleticism to drop into coverage Good bend at the high side of his rush Fluid athlete with good quickness to set up pass-rush moves Long arms to dictate action at the point of contact Weaknesses: Below-average job of turning speed to power Play strength needs to improve in order to hold up in run defense Needs to develop more counter moves Combine Results: Vertical: 29 inches Broad Jump: 9 feet, 8 inches NFL.com Player profile Production Score 52 2023 Combine EDGE Rank: 33rd Athleticism Score *est 56 2023 Combine EDGE Rank: 34th Total Score 53 2023 Combine EDGE Rank: 35th Prospect Grade 5.69 Candidate For Bottom Of Roster Or Practice Squad Quote Overview Long-limbed edge defender with an angular frame and a willingness to take on all comers. Jones’ production might not jump off the page, but he’s athletic and uses his length to put himself in position to make tackles. Jones could use more strength in his lower half both as a run defender and pass rusher. While they aren’t sustained, there are flashes of rush potential that might create a roster opportunity after a year on a practice squad. Strengths Adequate size with good length along the edge. Punches and separates from blocker before seeking out the ball-carrier. Quick feet to dart around traffic looking for the tackle. Attacks blockers with forceful hands and lead shoulder. Decent three-step speed to the top of the rush arc. Hits sudden inside stride to attack the B-gap. Transitions from run defender to pass rusher quickly. *Click Link For More* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MrJL Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 they listed him as an LB on the draft show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillBill26 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 1 minute ago, MrJL said: they listed him as an LB on the draft show One of the write ups I read had him as an olb in a 3-4, but I'd imagine he will be a d end for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rex Tomb Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Likely another pick with the influence of Kerrigan (who worked with this group during senior bowl) to make this selection. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 10 hours ago, MrJL said: they listed him as an LB on the draft show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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abdcskins Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 ^ I always smile and get a little emotional when I hear those calls. Young man just achieved his goal of playing in the NFL, and it clearly means a lot. He's a 7th rounder and may never make the roster, but he has made it to this point and now has the opportunity to have a career doing something he loves. Way to go Andre, cheering for you. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsinparadise Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 (edited) Logan Paulsen touted what he saw from Jones, so it inspired me to watch a game Nice spin move, rip move. Active player. Long arms, long legs. Don't love his stutter step. He plays coverage, Looks strong against the run. Not against stiff competition though. but from a pure potential stand point, he jumps out, disruptive player. “We moved him to that defensive end position and started working with coach (Rory) Segrest, and he’s really made himself into a heck of a player,” Napier said. “I couldn’t be more proud of the guy relative to development. “You talk about development, this guy might be one of the best examples of strength and conditioning, nutrition, mindset, fundamentals, the intangibles that’s required to play on the line of scrimmage. I love Andre Jones.” The 6-foot-5, 240-pounder isn’t shy about expressing gratitude for the impact others have had on his success. For starters, there was some advice from his father Gerald about working hard to better yourself that inspired him along the way. Then there were a handful of graduate assistant coaches who helped him learn the playbook. “They used to encourage me,” Jones said. “By them encouraging me ... it made me want to learn more. You’ve got to want more for yourself.” The next level came from his position coach Segrest. “He played a big role,” Jones said. “With him, it’s technique. He got my technique right and everything started falling into place. When I got into his room with him, everything started falling in place. “He got my footwork right, he got a lot of things right. I’ve got to give him props. He brought me a long way.” Then there's his colleagues on the defensive front, such as Tayland Humphrey and Zi’Yon Hill. “We do feed off each other,” Jones said. “We’ve been around each other for so long, we all know what we’re supposed to do. We just look at each other and give that look, ‘Hey, it’s time to handle business.’ “We’re all on the same page. It’s very seldom to catch us not on the same page. We communicate, and it’s time to go get it.” In so many ways, Napier sees Jones as a shining example of what his program is all about. “He makes a lot of effort plays,” Napier said. “I respect the guy because of his work ethic, his practice habits … just overall, the guy’s a tough dude. He’s absolutely what we’re about. He’s come a long way.” https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/sports/ul_lafayette/andre-jones-a-shining-example-of-a-ul-success-story-in-billy-napier-era/article_445ae98c-4733-11ec-a28b-27a4f794fdc0.html Edited May 4, 2023 by Skinsinparadise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 That Andre Jones/Rivera phone call is where it’s at!! Welcome young man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est.1974 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy said: That Andre Jones/Rivera phone call is where it’s at!! Welcome young man. Pretty sure he’s with a friend at the time who shouts and swears in the background whilst he’s still on to Rivera. Maybe that’s why it’s not there. Looks like he has something about him to be fair Edited May 4, 2023 by Est.1974 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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