Astrobot Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rRr0QsVZQRXvJhjqgnL8StYHzZbcoILOzYlVUzxg3t0/edit?usp=sharing Already highlighted the teams where Bills scouts have been spotted more than once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 Visits list is distributed among FS and SS, but most coaches now use these interchangeably if the S has the athleticism and size. Scouted more than once: RD1----#9 Jamal Adams LSU (SS); #25 Malik Hooker Ohio State (FS) RD3---#98 Johnathan Ford Auburn (FS) RD6---#196 Tony Conner Ole Miss (SS) RD7---#311 Nate Andrews Florida State (SS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 Two FS are leaning toward returning to their schools. Hooker and Watts. I greyed them out. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rRr0QsVZQRXvJhjqgnL8StYHzZbcoILOzYlVUzxg3t0/edit?usp=sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonley1180 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/josh-jones?id=2558119 OVERVIEW Jones was not a household name outside of the Research Triangle during his time at North Carolina State, and was snubbed for all-conference honors by ACC coaches. League media recognized that he was an impact defender for the Wolfpack, however, giving him honorable mention notice in 2016 after he led the team with 109 tackles (four for loss) and three interceptions, also breaking up eight passes. Jones had started eight games as a true freshman, finishing second in the ACC with four interceptions (he also had seven pass break-ups for the year). In 2015, he was a solid starter but lacked many big plays (63 tackles, 2.5 for loss, one INT, two PBU). ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Possesses prototypical combination of size and speed. Has acceleration and top-end speed to range all over the field. Plus athletic ability and reactive quickness. Has ability to disguise his coverage before sprinting back to centerfield. Has experience with both safety spots. Fluid in his movement and is an explosive leaper when challenging at the high-point. Has the ball skills to rake it or take it. Plays with eager eyes that stay glued to quarterback's intentions. Has the closing burst to challenge throws. Extremely aggressive. Bouncy feet can't wait to fire downhill and hit something. Accelerates through the collision. Does a good job of punching and playing off of blockers. WEAKNESSES His aggression is a double-edged sword. Will come in too hot looking to lay the lumber and end up missing his mark as a tackler. Needs to do better job of coming to balance as a tackler. From zone coverage, can be a little slow to anticipate routes and squeeze the throwing windows. Gets hyper-focused on quarterback and will lose track of his assignments. Will bite on play-action bait and get drawn out of position. SOURCES TELL US "This guy would just as soon hit you as look at you on the football field. Hey, it's fun to watch his tape because he's already got that NFL mentality to him, but he gets way out of control too. I saw that early on in the tape. You've got to rein him in a little bit." - AFC defensive backs coach NFL COMPARISON Mike Mitchell BOTTOM LINE Jones is a height-weight-speed prospect to be sure, but he's not just a traits-based safety. Jones has the appetite for hitting that teams will want around the box and he has the speed and ball skills to range and help against vertical threats from a deep safety spot. The big area of concern will be Jones' ability to play with better discipline in coverage and as a tackler. He has the ability to become a good, long-time starter in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 I think Jones is placed right. The discipline issue is coachable; his measurables are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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