The third-round cornerback could find a role for the Jacksonville Jaguars' defense early in his career.
While most of the attention on rookie classes surround first-round picks, the NFL Draft's other six rounds produce impact starters annually.
So while first round receiver Brian Thomas Jr. will get the biggest spotlight in 2024, he isn't the only rookie due to make an impact. Third-round cornerback Jarrian Jones may have a chance to make as big of an impact -- if not bigger -- than his first-round peer after a spectacular offseason workout program.Jones was one of the largest and most athletically gifted nickel cornerbacks in a class loaded with good ones.
The Jaguars signed Darnell Savage in free agency, but he's best away from the line of scrimmage. They don't have an established, steady nickel cornerback. That's precisely what Jones was in four seasons with the Seminoles. He has the athletic chops and smarts to assume that role immediately in Jacksonville.Picking at No. 96 in the third round, the Jaguars selected Jones -- their first Seminole drafted since Jalen Ramsey in 2016.
Jones appeared in 55 games and started 29 from 2019-2023, recording 96 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble, 17 pass breakups, and five interceptions.“Energy. Personality. I think you'll see that when you guys get a chance to talk with him, if you haven't yet.
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