Braxton Jones, the Southern Utah OL, sits at No. 126 on the consensus board across 1 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 22% elite, 34% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He has the upside to become an average starting left tackle, but swing tackle feels like the safer projection.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Jones' run blocking isn't as dynamic or athletic as expected and his issues with pad level are a concern.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “However, he has good slide quickness, developmental traits and talent that should not be overlooked in pass protection.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a swing-tackle.
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“…Jones has moments where he can overwhelm his level of competition with size and length, but he's currently lacking the technique and force needed to succeed against NFL defenders. Jones' run blocking isn't as dynamic or athletic as expected and his issues with pad level are a concern. However, he has good slide quickness, developmental traits and talent that should not be overlooked in pass protection. Shoddy footwor…”
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