Chad
Jones.
Chad
Jones.
LSU
Jones projects as an ideal fit for a Cover-2 or Cover-3 defense that values versatility and a downhill presence from its safeties.
Initially a core special teams player with developmental reps as a strong safety; ultimate ceiling as a starting strong safety capable of playing in the box and handling tight ends.
A purely single-high, free safety focused scheme that demands elite deep range and coverage fluidity.
His physical playmaking ability and versatility make him a valuable asset for defenses using multiple safety looks.
Selected #76 overall in Round 3 of the 2010 NFL Draft by New York Giants out of LSU.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— No athletic data recorded
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | LSU | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | LSU | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | LSU | 13 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | 40 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Chad Jones suffered a severe car accident before his rookie season and never played a down in the NFL.