Colin
Jones.
Colin
Jones.
TCU
A hybrid defensive back with the versatility to play safety or nickel corner, Jones perfectly fits a modern Fangio-style two-high defense that prioritizes coverage versatility and interchangeability in the back seven.
As a rookie, Jones can immediately contribute on special teams while developing into a versatile sub-package defender who can cover slot receivers and tight ends, eventually growing into a starting all-around safety.
Jones struggles in man coverage against bigger slot receivers and more dynamic receiving tight ends, which would be exposed in a Cover-1 or Cover-0 heavy scheme.
A valuable and versatile asset for any NFL defensive system, Jones offers a high floor as a special teamer and sub-package defender with the potential to grow into a starter.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | TCU | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | TCU | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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.