Saints selected Nebraska T Marcel Jones with the No. 234 overall pick

papz · 04-28-2012, 05:54 PM

OVERVIEW
Jones is one of the top offensive tackles in the class after starting for two years on some highly productive Nebraska offensive lines. He has the size and footwork to compete for a job at left tackle at the next level, and such prospects often have second or third round value. Jones is no different, and he has the talent to start early in his NFL career. Look for him to make a move to the right side, though, as he is less reliable powering off his right foot and isn't quite at the level to start immediately protecting on the left side.

STRENGTHS
He is a polished run blocker from his time spent in the Nebraska offense, but he is an accomplished pass protector as well. He has size to block any defensive end in the NFL and a pass set and anchor to stop a bull rush. He is athletic enough to recover against pro defensive ends and would be a physically imposing player on any offensive line. He likely will need to begin his NFL career on the right side as he develops the flexibility and reliability to be a blindside blocker.

WEAKNESSES
Jones can struggle at times in space, as he is a big man and can take a few steps to get going. He is reliable at sustaining blocks once there but can struggle to throttle down and set on linebackers.

Marcel Jones, T - Nebraska | Player Profile | 2012 Combine | NFL.com

Saints selected Nebraska T Marcel Jones with the No. 234 overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft.

An injury riddles career at Nebraska makes Jones a risk as a late-round pick. His length and frame is attractive but Jones' post season workouts were terrible, running a lumbering 5.67 Combine forty and only 13 bench press reps. His development was stunted in college due to nagging injuries, but maybe he will finally stay healthy int he NFL.

Via rotoworld.

With pick No. 234 in the 2012 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints select Marcel Jones, T, Nebraska. Jones is a polished run blocker from his time spent in the Nebraska offense, but he is an accomplished pass protector as well. He has size to block any defensive end in the NFL and a pass set and anchor to stop a bull rush. He is athletic enough to recover against pro defensive ends and would be a physically imposing player on any offensive line. He likely will need to begin his NFL career on the right side as he develops the flexibility and reliability to be a blindside blocker.

Saints Select Nebraska OT Marcel Jones (Rd.7, No. 234) | Yardbarker.com

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Saints selected Nebraska T Marcel Jones with the No. 234 overall pick OVERVIEW Jones is one of the top offensive tackles in the class after starting for two years on some highly productive Nebraska offensive lines. He has the size and footwork to compete for a job at left tackle at the next level, and such prospects often have second or third round value. Jones is no different, and he has the talent to start early in his NFL career. Look for him to make a move to the right side, though, as he is less reliable powering off his right foot and isn't quite at the level to start immediately protecting on the left side. STRENGTHS He is a polished run blocker from his time spent in the Nebraska offense, but he is an accomplished pass protector as well. He has size to block any defensive end in the NFL and a pass set and anchor to stop a bull rush. He is athletic enough to recover against pro defensive ends and would be a physically imposing player on any offensive line. He likely will need to begin his NFL career on the right side as he develops the flexibility and reliability to be a blindside blocker. WEAKNESSES Jones can struggle at times in space, as he is a big man and can take a few steps to get going. He is reliable at sustaining blocks once there but can struggle to throttle down and set on linebackers. Marcel Jones, T - Nebraska \| Player Profile \| 2012 Combine \| NFL.com Saints selected Nebraska T Marcel Jones with the No. 234 overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft. An injury riddles career at Nebraska makes Jones a risk as a late-round pick. His length and frame is attractive but Jones' post season workouts were terrible, running a lumbering 5.67 Combine forty and only 13 bench press reps. His development was stunted in college due to nagging injuries, but maybe he will finally stay healthy int he NFL. Via rotoworld. With pick No. 234 in the 2012 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints select Marcel Jones, T, Nebraska. Jones is a polished run blocker from his time spent in the Nebraska offense, but he is an accomplished pass protector as well. He has size to block any defensive end in the NFL and a pass set and anchor to stop a bull rush. He is athletic enough to recover against pro defensive ends and would be a physically imposing player on any offensive line. He likely will need to begin his NFL career on the right side as he develops the flexibility and reliability to be a blindside blocker. Saints Select Nebraska OT Marcel Jones (Rd.7, No. 234) \| Yardbarker.com Attached Thumbnails
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