2021 WorldWide Rams Draft Profile: Ernest Jones | South Carolina | OG

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Player Bio: Ernest Jones prepped at Ware County High School located in Waycross, GA. He recorded 112 total tackles (70 solos) and 6.0 tackles for loss in his senior year, two sacks, three forced fumbles, and five quarterback hurries. He garnered the Class AAAAA All-State First Team and PrepStar All-Southeast Region team.
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ACCOLADES
2021  NFL Combine Invite
2020  Butkus Semifinalist
2020    Phil Steele All-SEC Fourth Team

ERNEST JONES
INSIDE LINEBACKER
HOMETOWN                      |           CLASS
WAYCROSS, GA                 |           JUNIOR 
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DRAFT YR:  2021              COMBINE INVITE: YES 

​HEIGHT                    WEIGHT                    ARMS
6' 1½"             321 lbs            33 ⅜"

HANDS                   PROJECTED 40-TIME            DRAFT GRADE
10 ⅜"                       4.70                       5.99

SCHOOL:  SOUTH CAROLINA                    |                    CONFERENCE: SEC
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COMBINE RESULTS 
40 YD DASH     |     BENCH PRESS     |     VERTICAL JUMP     |     BROAD JUMP     |     3 CONE DRILL     |     20 YD SHUTTLE    
​       4.72         |              19                  |                 38 ½”         |            126”          |             7.49             |             4.38         

​PRO DAY RESULTS 
40 YD DASH     |     BENCH PRESS     |     VERTICAL JUMP     |     BROAD JUMP     |     3 CONE DRILL     |     20 YD SHUTTLE    
​       4.72         |              19                  |                 38 ½”         |            126”          |             7.49             |             4.38        

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​#53 Ernest Jones vs lSU (2020)

#53 Ernest Jones career highlights

Strengths: He is an excellent cerebral player who sticks to the script by playing fundamental football. He plays like a traditional middle linebacker who is violent and hit hard. His diagnosis plays well, and he will not hesitate to shoot the gaps and does not miss tackles. He is a tackling machine; in his two full years as a starter, he recorded eight games of double digits in tackles. He will contain his leverage and almost flawless in his responsibility. He has to ability to drop in coverage as a pass defender.

Weaknesses: His speed will be challenged at the next level, as he does not possess the speed to stay with quick running backs and tight ends. He does not look that athletic and is not have fluid hips, and he looks stiff. He will need to work on his skill level blitzing, as he will get knocked off his route running above the pad level. 
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Draft Projection: 4th Round

NFL Comparison: Elandon Roberts (Miami Dolphins)

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