The Kansas City Chiefs held a Top 30 potential hits With the former Georgia Bulldogs Broderick Jones. Considered an elite tackle in this category, he appears to be a lock as a first-round pick. Given his size, mobility, physicality and strength, Jones could be a player worth trading for.
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Jones fits the classic template of the NFL’s offensive tackle and hard-testing numbers that top players at his position.
His long arms of 34 3/4 inches make him an excellent fit for the Chiefs, while his Test reflects the mobility and strength that are the foundation of his game.
Blocking the elite in space
Jones’ greatest strength is his ability to block space. Using his speed and acceleration away from his position, he led the way for Georgia Bulldog average offense 205 rushing yards per game.
Jones intimidated young players, as his team used him on numerous plays outside the tackles.
Broderick Jones’ greatest strength: blocking out space
– Pins and pulls concept turns 59 astronauts into space.
– Decibel gains well and eliminates it
A rare combination of size and athletic ability in the void of pose. pic.twitter.com/dHJ4GIeewg– Caleb James (@CJScoobs) April 22, 2023
The Bulldogs run a pin and pull to the right side, with a potential draft mate Darnell Washington The defensive tackle “pinned” Jones. Taking a wide bucket step (a stride at a 45-degree angle), Jones explodes and hooks his defense back.
Many offensive linemen will feel the need to slow down to balance out the smaller, faster defensive back, but at a good angle Jones uses his superior athleticism to run through him.
Georgia engineered a set of red zone appearances that used Jones’ strengths as a major block.
Broderick Jones shows an inside step, but then flashes into the flats.
Movement in space is elite, but he squares the DB and bumps it again. A great void opens up, but it promises the play to swallow the corner. pic.twitter.com/QO2pTpppot– Caleb James (@CJScoobs) April 22, 2023
When the ball is snapped, Jones flashes a harsh inside step to the right to sell a potential area look that immobilizes the linebackers. This – along with the reading area in the background. – Pulls a defense back close to the tackle zone, which is what the offense wants.
The quarterback pulls the ball, and Jones cuts the line after the hard sell inside. Getting the secondary under control, Jones stuck up and pushed him down.
Inconsistent pass protection
Jones entered the conversation for being one of the best wizards in the class due to his intangibles and level of physicality. While both are excellent and the primary foundation for a top-level tackle in the NFL, his pass protection will need work at the next level.
Jones didn’t give up a lot of pressure, but his offense relied heavily on motion plays, quick passes, and quick pass options (RPOs). These plays allowed him to quickly latch on to defenders and overwhelm them with his size and strength. However, his vertical pass protection showed that the player needed technical improvement.
Good and bad in a play from Broderick Jones.
– he snaps out of his stance, but turns his hips to the sidelines.
– A good first shot on the rim, but he’s warmed up and can’t back down to stop the inside spin action.
Refinement is needed, but the tools and mindset are there. pic.twitter.com/kH54NbFWWV– Caleb James (@CJScoobs) April 25, 2023
With a good initial start to the play, Jones quickly got out of his position. He has quick feet and is fluid in protecting his passes and is quick to get into position to take care of defenders. Jones shrugged his shoulders to the sideline which would hurt him later.
As Edge prepares to make contact, he is met with a vicious shot from Jones. Using both hands, he delivers a shockwave to the edge and looks forward to propelling it forward.
As Jones seeks to continue the attack, the edge quickly moves down and spins its way back in.
Jones shifted his body to the sideline, which reduced the angle the runner had to turn on the rim, giving him a faster path to the quarterback. Although Jones had quick feet and a good shot with his hands, he was out of control and could not back down to stop the inside action.
His leaning forward in the punch and his tendency to turn his shoulders to the sideline are the two most extensive areas of improvement that Jones needs. While they frequently appear in his filmography, he overcomes technical flaws with strength and aggression.
I like this push at the end by Broderick Jones. Would like to see the hips square to the LOS and not the lean, but the strength in the hands is there. pic.twitter.com/Lx88tMxCmf
– Caleb James (@CJScoobs) April 22, 2023
Jones starts off the play well, staying the same in his attitude. With an accelerating edge approaching, Jones becomes the aggressor, and is nearly defeated.
With a double punch, he lunges towards the edge but turns his shoulders and almost allows the bow to curve around him.
Just as Edge reaches the turning point of the arc, Jones gives him a bad groin and sends him flying higher.
Will the chiefs trade? Should they?
Despite Jones’ physical and athletic ability, trading in the top 19 picks for his acquisition would be unwise.
A major draft capital move for a player who has never taken an NFL snap is always risky, especially if a team like the Chiefs makes a trade for a tackle who has never been asked for a vertical pass for protection, regardless of potential.
Still, if Jones falls into the 20s, the Chiefs should at least make calls. Of the teams that will be drafted in the 2000s, those hungrier for tackles will be the Baltimore Crows at 22, the Buffalo Bills at 27 and the Cincinnati Bengals at 28.
the Seattle Seahawks in 20 and New York Giants At the age of 25, it makes more sense since the business partners consider both of them to have started handling rookie deals and playing in the NFC.
With 10 draft picks, the Chiefs will likely have to part with a second and middle round pick to match the value of the team they traded for.
If Jones were to end up in Kansas City, he would most likely be a blank slate for the offensive line coach Andy Heck To shape his image and can become a top level starter with consistent and reliable technique.
While there will be work to be done, Jones fits well into the fitness culture previously nurtured by the bosses. Strength and physicality can’t be taught, and Jones has plenty of both.