Jaylon Jones did not miss a start in his first two years but missed the first two games of the 2022 season. He enters the NFL with 32 career starts and is a formidable cornerback prospect. Allowed a 66.6 passer rating in throws against him this year. While there are certain positive traits in Jones’ tape, he lacks an identity that he will have to figure out before becoming a solid pro.

Jaylon Jones

CB – Texas A&M Aggies

HT: 6010
WT: 205
Year: Super Sophomore
High School: Steele (Cibolo, TX)
Rating: 5-star (0.9906)

Projected Draft Grade: Potential Starter

Projection: 2nd/3rd Round

Jaylon Jones scouting notes

Pros: 

• Solid speed and athletic ability. 
• Acceleration is very smooth and quick. Gets up to speed quickly. 
• Changes direction very well. Good hips, flips them around well. 
• Shows some solid recovery ability. 
• Good pursuit. Cuts off the upfield well from the receiver. 
• Tends to play mirror technique on the boundary when put in man coverage. Stays with his man very well. Very difficult to shake. Handles fakes and double moves very well. 
• Has the capability to play good zone coverage. Solid recognition ability. Passes off assignments and picks up new players entering the zone very well. 

Cons: 

• Struggles to work off of blocks on the perimeter and can get locked in. Lacks control when attempting to make a tackle. Upper body strength is not ideal for the NFL.
• Doesn’t show a lot of tackling ability nor much interest in it.
• Has some physicality to his game but it’s really not his strength. 
• Wants to be physical in press but can lose his balance attempting to initiate contact.