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Ohio State OL Jamarco Jones’ 2018 NFL Combine results and draft projection
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Can Jones follow in Taylor Deckers footsteps and make a first-round push in April’s NFL Draft?
Year after year, Ohio State produces NFL-caliber offensive linemen, and 2018 shouldn’t be any different. Two-year starter Jamarco Jones is the next in a long line of successful left tackles for the Buckeyes, and is already drawing interest from teams at the next level.
A big showing at the 2018 NFL Combine, could prove that he’s the “Next Man Up” behind proven NFL successes, like Mike Adams, Alex Boone, Jack Mewhort and Taylor Decker. Jones spent two years as the backup to Decker before the latter was taken in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. He played nearly 100% of snaps his rookie season before an injury ahead of the 2017 preseason forced him to spend just over half the year on IR.
Jones took over the starting role at OSU after Decker’s departure, and went on to start in 27 consecutive games through his junior and senior seasons, totaling 50 games played in the Scarlet and Gray. The Buckeye also earned All-Conference honors twice, and was a key factor in Ohio State ranking among the Top 20 rushing teams in the country (No. 11 in 2016, No. 17 in 2017). The Buckeyes led the Big Ten in rushing in both seasons with Jones starting at left tackle, and in 2016, the o-line was one of three units named as a finalist for the Joe Moore Offensive Line of the Year Award.
Scouting Report
Here’s what the pros are saying in his NFL Combine Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS: Pass sets feature adequate balance, a flat back and chin tucked. Looked much more confident in pass protection this year. Hands are efficient and quick and punches are well-timed. Patient pass slider who waits until target is in range to let hands go. Lands early to disrupt rusher’s rhythm. Has adequate reactive athleticism against inside moves. Mirror isn’t perfect but is good enough. Has some anchor to sit down against bull-rush. Flexes upper body power to jolt on redirect and down blocks. Catches base block with upward strike and cranks feet to secure. Works double teams with good technique. Impressive agility to adjust to moving targets. Has athletic ability and radar to spring big runs with second level blocks. Comes off first block with smoothness and times up linebackers.
WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t have optimal height/length for tackle. Needs to close distance and speed up hands against long edge-setters. Hip bend is average and pad level is high. Struggles to find optimal leverage at point of attack. May improve balance as drive blocker with wider base. Body control is below average. Power ends can stack and dislodge him. Approach angles and post-contact footwork are inconsistent. Outside hand is a little weak in pass protection. Will lunge against edge speed at top of the rush rather than sliding feet to protect the arc. Gets fooled by end/tackle twists. Tape shows potential concerns against good inside rush counters. Would like to see a little more edge in his play demeanor.
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Alexis Chassen via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Can Jones follow in Taylor Deckers footsteps and make a first-round push in April’s NFL Draft?
Year after year, Ohio State produces NFL-caliber offensive linemen, and 2018 shouldn’t be any different. Two-year starter Jamarco Jones is the next in a long line of successful left tackles for the Buckeyes, and is already drawing interest from teams at the next level.
A big showing at the 2018 NFL Combine, could prove that he’s the “Next Man Up” behind proven NFL successes, like Mike Adams, Alex Boone, Jack Mewhort and Taylor Decker. Jones spent two years as the backup to Decker before the latter was taken in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. He played nearly 100% of snaps his rookie season before an injury ahead of the 2017 preseason forced him to spend just over half the year on IR.
Jones took over the starting role at OSU after Decker’s departure, and went on to start in 27 consecutive games through his junior and senior seasons, totaling 50 games played in the Scarlet and Gray. The Buckeye also earned All-Conference honors twice, and was a key factor in Ohio State ranking among the Top 20 rushing teams in the country (No. 11 in 2016, No. 17 in 2017). The Buckeyes led the Big Ten in rushing in both seasons with Jones starting at left tackle, and in 2016, the o-line was one of three units named as a finalist for the Joe Moore Offensive Line of the Year Award.
Scouting Report
Here’s what the pros are saying in his NFL Combine Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS: Pass sets feature adequate balance, a flat back and chin tucked. Looked much more confident in pass protection this year. Hands are efficient and quick and punches are well-timed. Patient pass slider who waits until target is in range to let hands go. Lands early to disrupt rusher’s rhythm. Has adequate reactive athleticism against inside moves. Mirror isn’t perfect but is good enough. Has some anchor to sit down against bull-rush. Flexes upper body power to jolt on redirect and down blocks. Catches base block with upward strike and cranks feet to secure. Works double teams with good technique. Impressive agility to adjust to moving targets. Has athletic ability and radar to spring big runs with second level blocks. Comes off first block with smoothness and times up linebackers.
WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t have optimal height/length for tackle. Needs to close distance and speed up hands against long edge-setters. Hip bend is average and pad level is high. Struggles to find optimal leverage at point of attack. May improve balance as drive blocker with wider base. Body control is below average. Power ends can stack and dislodge him. Approach angles and post-contact footwork are inconsistent. Outside hand is a little weak in pass protection. Will lunge against edge speed at top of the rush rather than sliding feet to protect the arc. Gets fooled by end/tackle twists. Tape shows potential concerns against good inside rush counters. Would like to see a little more edge in his play demeanor.
- Day 1 (Tuesday, Feb. 27): Travel, registration, hospital pre-exam, orientation, interviews
- Day 2 (Wednesday, Feb. 28): Measurements, medical exams, interviews
- Day 3 (Thursday, Mar. 1): Psychological testing, NFLPA meeting, media, bench press
- Day 4 (Friday, Mar. 2): On-field workout and position drills
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 299 lbs
- Hand size: 9 4/8”
- Arm length: 35 1/8”
- Wingspan: 85 1/8”
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