3rd round pick: Jones

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  • April 30, 2021 at 11:41 pm #129409
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    Ernest Jones, LB, South Carolina

    Height: 6-2, Weight: 230

    Super-long, hyperactive linebacker much better against the run than the pass but has the short-area quickness to become a decent coverage linebacker in the NFL. Rarely misses tackles and lays the lumber.

    April 30, 2021 at 11:42 pm #129410
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    Agamemnon

    April 30, 2021 at 11:52 pm #129411
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    i like this pick.

    May 1, 2021 at 12:12 am #129414
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    Seems to be different opinions on his potential at different sites.

    My guess is they will redshirt him this year (they do that a lot in this regime) playing some special teams while they see how he develops.

    Probably get a 5th round pick for him in 4 years when they let him go in Free Agency 🙂

    May 1, 2021 at 9:27 pm #129524
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    From Ourlads

    Junior entry, two-year starter, Waycross, GA. Played inside with occasional reps as an overhang player. Has been productive in the South Carolina defense leading the team in tackles the last two seasons. At his best in pursuit, he has sideline to sideline range and makes a lot of tackles chasing to the perimeter. Takes good angles to the ball and can square up and tackle in the alley. Above average agility he redirects well in short space and recovers if out of position. Flashes ability to get downhill with an open window on inside run fits but is more of a lateral reactor. Shoots his hands into blocker and can stun and separate. Can be physical with a push pull to shed. In limited reps over the tight end can set the edge. Gets depth in zone pass drops and keeps his head moving processing route combinations and the quarterback delivery key. Shows mirror ability in man coverage and can redirect on outside in cuts. Plays the flat and wheel routes well. Some hesitation on inside reads, he can be late on initial reaction. There are times when he hesitates and catches a block or tackle instead of attacking the blocker or driving through the tackle. Some inconsistency on working through blocks to the ball. While he has solid fundamental tackling skill he occasionally misses on a cutback. Sometimes on underneath coverage he will get too attracted to shallow crosser opening up the throwing lane to an intermediate route. At times slow to process pattern pressure and will take false steps. Not always quick reacting with the ball in the air. Has some tools but needs development. He should fit in well on special teams. Sixth/seventh round.

    May 2, 2021 at 6:35 pm #129570
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    Greg Beacham@gregbeacham
    Rams RBs coach Thomas Brown was with Ernest Jones at South Carolina in 2019, and he told Sean McVay and Les Snead all about the MLB. Snead says the Rams considered Jones as the best leader among every prospect they rated in this draft (!).

    May 9, 2021 at 3:08 pm #129771
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    From Rams LBs coach: Ernest Jones is ‘exactly what we want in our linebackers’: https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/09/rams-ernest-jones-nfl-draft-linebacker-chris-shula/

    Jones went earlier than some analysts expected, but the Rams identified him as a player they really liked and fits the mold of what they want their linebackers to be. Linebackers coach Chris Shula shared some thoughts on Jones on the Rams’ third episode of “Inside the Draft,” saying the Rams became impressed by him early in the process.

    “He was someone we identified early in the process as a guy that really fits the mold of exactly what we want in our linebackers,” Shula said.

    Ted Monago, the Rams’ assistant director of college scouting, also saw Jones as a better athlete than he initially expected, and his awareness in zone coverage stood out to him.

    “Better athlete than I thought. He’s instinctive, long arms, good tackler, good awareness in zone.”

    May 10, 2021 at 1:24 am #129797
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    May 30, 2021 at 2:00 pm #130186
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    again i like the pick.

    and what caught my eye was that apparently he is calling plays for the defense already?

    i think with this guy it’s all about the stuff you can’t measure. he’s smart. he’s tough. he’s a leader.

    Looks like rookie linebacker Ernest Jones calling shots on LA Rams D

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