Travis Jones, the Connecticut DT, sits at No. 49 on the consensus board across 26 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 7% elite, 38% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Jones lacks explosive get-off and hand twitch.”
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Nose tackle with size and power that fuels his rumbling playing style.”
Instincts
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “With an impressive Senior Bowl performance on his résumé, Jones has continually risen up the charts through the pre-draft process.”
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Nose tackle with size and power that fuels his rumbling playing style. Jones lacks explosive get-off and hand twitch. He's unlikely to be a quick-win defender, but the anchor and upper-body power are present for gap-control duties once he gets his footwork and hand usage schooled up. He was a standout on a bad defense and more than held his own against the toughest competition he faced. Jones has the demeanor, traits…”
“…With an impressive Senior Bowl performance on his résumé, Jones has continually risen up the charts through the pre-draft process . As a power player with active hands and a high motor, the UConn product is an intriguing option as a plugger at the line of scrimmage.…”
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