Kristopher Jones

Has verified size with frame to play at 230 pounds. Demonstrated good chance of direction during March camp eval and was timed a 4.5 seconds. Highly productive player with 142 tackles, including 26 for loss, as sophomore. Two-way player also gets snaps at running back. Active playing down hill and shows he can play in coverage. Athletic, instinctual player who brings physical element to defense. Takes on blocks and fills run gaps from his SAM position in Mountain View defense. Is quick to diagnose and find ball carrier in traffic. Shows ability to run down line of scrimmage make plays at the numbers. Can blitz off edge. Has body control to make tackles in space. Sure tackler and goes through ball carrier. Shows twitch when blitzing off edge. Can dip shoulder and explode to get around blocker when blitzing. Can drop into coverage and cover tight end or stay in flat. Has to be consistent with depth drops in passing game. Sometimes takes on block with shoulder rather than stacking and shedding. Has to continue to develop hand play when taking on blockers. Plays high at times. Needs to continue to develop his lower body flexibility to aid with quicker change of direction and burst. Multi-year starter at Top 20 level program. Has mid-round NFL draft potential with ability to raise ceiling.