Undrafted Rookies

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Aki Jones Grade: 3.07
Position: DT
Class:
School: Fordham
Conference: Patriot
Ht., Wt.: 6-5, 280
40 Time: 4.97
Grading System


BIO: Two-year starter who posted 32/6/5 as a senior.

POSITIVES: Nice-sized interior lineman who plays with good strength. Keeps his pads low, gets underneath opponents and tough to knock off his feet. Drives up the field, quick to diagnose the action and immediately locates the ball. Pushes opponents off the ball and occupies two gaps.

NEGATIVES: Lacks the quick first step off the snap and overall explosion. Must improve his hand technique. Straight line defender. Takes a while to get it going and not effective in pursuit.

ANALYSIS: An intriguing prospect with decent size and growth potential, Jones has the ability to back up at several positions. Could be effective in a conventional defense or as a two-gap lineman at left defensive end. Must step up his production but has an outside shot at the next level.

PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent