Chris Jones, DT, Bowling Green Falcons: 2013 NFL Draft Player Profile
December 27, 2012; Washington, DC USA; San Jose State Spartans quarterback David Fales (10) throws the ball as Bowling Green Falcons defensive tackle Chris Jones (91) defends in the fourth quarter of the 2012 Military Bowl at RFK Stadium. The Spartans won 29-20. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 293 pounds
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Career Stats
2012
| G | Fum. Ret. | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 2 | 44 | 1 |
| G | Solo | Assisted | Total | Total/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 27 | 15 | 42 | 3.23 |
| G | TFL | TFL Yards | TFL/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 19.0 | 100 | 1.46 |
| G | Sacks | Sack Yards | Sacks/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 12.5 | 84 | 0.96 |
| G | Passes Broken Up | QB Hurries | Fumbles Forced | Kicks/Punts Blocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
2011
| G | Solo | Assisted | Total | Total/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 25 | 22 | 47 | 3.92 |
| G | TFL | TFL Yards | TFL/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 14.0 | 64 | 1.17 |
| G | Sacks | Sack Yards | Sacks/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8.5 | 45 | 0.71 |
| G | Passes Broken Up | QB Hurries | Fumbles Forced | Kicks/Punts Blocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
2010
| G | Solo | Assisted | Total | Total/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 14 | 25 | 39 | 3.25 |
| G | TFL | TFL Yards | TFL/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 11.0 | 31 | 0.92 |
| G | Sacks | Sack Yards | Sacks/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 6.0 | 25 | 0.50 |
| G | Passes Broken Up | QB Hurries | Fumbles Forced | Kicks/Punts Blocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Scouting Report/Player Notes
Chris Jones is one of the most consistently productive defensive tackles in the entire 2013 NFL Draft crop. He has posted three straight seasons of double-digit tackles for loss, while having his most fruitful season rushing the quarterback and making plays behind the LOS in 2012 with 19.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks. Check out some of his career highlights via the Bowling Green Athletics website:
• Team Captain (2012)
• First-Team All-MAC (2011)
• Team Captain (2011)
• Named MAC East Defensive Player of the Week twice (Idaho, Temple, 2011)
• Third-Team All-MAC (2010)
• National Defensive Lineman of the Week (Central Michigan, 2010)
• Named MAC East Defensive Player of the Week (Central Michigan, 2010)
• MAC Defensive Player of the Year (2012)
• First-Team All-MAC (2012)
• Third-Team All-American by AP (2012)
• First-Team All-America by FWAA (2012)
That is the kind of player I want playing on my team. Jones will likely not be drafted in the first two, maybe even first three rounds. However, in a defensive tackle class that seems to be loaded with talent, he is going to go largely unnoticed. Whatever team drafts Jones–be it in the third round, fourth round, or whenever–they have clearly done their homework and can add him into the rotation almost immediately. I think he’s a really underrated prospect who is a hard worker, team leader, and one of the most consistently productive players in his class.
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