2017 NFL Draft big board: Top 10 cornerback prospects
By Dan Dahlke
3. Sidney Jones, Washington (6-0, 180) — Film Grade: 83.5
Quick Take: The biggest knock on Jones is his thin build. He definitely needs to add weight and get stronger before he plays at the next level.
However, outside of this it is very difficult to find downsides to his game. He’s a tremendous athlete with quick feet and smooth change of direction ability. He sticks on his man’s hip in and out of breaks, and he uses his length well to jam at the line of scrimmage and contest passes.
He also has excellent hands for a defensive back. He’ll win in jump ball situations and show the soft hands and concentration to go up and pluck the ball out of the air.
At Washington, he was constantly asked to lock on the opponent’s top receiver, and he’s held his own against some of the top receivers in college football.