Matt Jones highlights, pick #3

[Darrell Green Fan]

Love how Scott was able to trade back and get his 10 picks, agree tomorrow is where he sets himself apart. As for this pick I was also looking for a back to compliment Alf, a guy with breakaway speed and confirmed pass catching ability. But Jones can step in if Alf is hurt and offer a similar tupie of back. I'm not big on Redd so this is a solid addition.

 

[Caliskinsfan]

 

[Caliskinsfan]

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Some pass blocking film examples...

Blocking at 0:45, 1:08, 2:25, 2:54, 4:20, 5:44, 6:53

Willing to throw his body at defenders which is rare for RBs

Matt Jones vs Kentucky (2014) | Draft Breakdown

 

[kbso83432]

Things I noticed were that the first guy rarely brings him down. He seems better than any back we have on the roster at picking up a blitz. We haven't had anyone who can do that consistently since Portis. Helu had the physicality to do it but always blew his assignment.

I still hope they find a spot for Redd jr., unless Scot drafts his speed back today. Remember Redd Jr. was a highly touted prospect at Penn St. The whole scandal there kinda set him back.

 

[Caliskinsfan]

I like Redd too. I believe he'll get a chance to compete in camp. Honestly don't have much hope for Chris at this point. But maybe he'll surprise.

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Per Manny Benton...

Third Round Pick Florida RB Matt Jones

After watching film on Matt Jones, the Marion Barber comparisons make a ton of sense. You rarely see this guy going backwards. He’s always squaring up and lowering his body to give hits rather than take them.

Matt Jones is also a pretty good catcher. He ran a ton of screens, flats and wheel routes at Florida. His experience in the power scheme should help his transition to the NFL a lot easier. I also like his ability to pass block. He isn’t Clinton Portis in that aspect, but he understands how to find the free rusher and block. There was a couple times on film that he looked almost like an offensive lineman sliding and providing help to the left tackle.

Lastly, Matt Jones ran a lot out of the Power O shutgun formation. I thought that would be a staple in Gruden’s offense with Robert Griffin III last year. However, he didn’t run that much at all. My expectation is that he’ll use that formation a lot more in 2015.

Instant analysis after the pick:

McCloughan quote on Matt Jones: “It’s part of the game, it’s not an exact science. We had him put in the third round for a long time, and you can always say it’d be nice to get a guy in the fourth or the fifth and take someone else, but at that point he was the best player on our board and I had absolutely no problem taking him in the third. It was funny, I talked to Frank Gore last night, and my first draft in San Fran we took him in the third and I said ‘If he’s half the player you are we’ll be OK.’ So I’m excited about Matt. He came in yesterday, you guys met him. He’s a big-body guy, he’s a physical player and he’s tough as crud.”

 

[skinsdad62]

he seems like a great choice for us

 

[Caliskinsfan]