Sep
4
2010
 |
Greg Jones
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Non-position specific categories
Category |
Max. Value |
Grade |
| Height/Weight | 6 | - |
| Speed | 8 | - |
| Quickness/Agility | 10 | - |
| Strength/Explosion | 10 | - |
| Athletic Ability | 8 | - |
| Durability | 8 | - |
| Character | 6 | - |
| Production/Experience | 6 | - |
| Toughness | 8 | - |
| Potential | 10 | - |
Linebacker Specific Categories
Category |
Max. Value |
Grade |
| Run Stopping | 8 | - |
| Coverage | 8 | - |
| Pass Rushing | 8 | - |
| Tackling | 8 | - |
| Instincts | 8 | - |
| Hips/Lateral Movement | 8 | - |
The Breakdown
Jones is one of the most consistent and aggressive linebackers in the country. Going into his fourth year as a starter, Jones sets out to prove that he’s the best inside linebacker in all of college football. He’s not as strong as you’d like to see your middle linebacker to be, but his instincts are superb. Jones may find his best fit in the NFL is as an inside linebacker for a 3-4 defense, but he has the skill and work ethic to be an undersized middle linebacker in a 4-3 defense. Jones isn’t afraid to put a hit on the ball carrier but he can get overwhelmed by strong run blockers at the point of attack. Reminds me a bit of Bart Scott of the New York Jets.
Strengths
Full report coming soon!
Weaknesses
Full report coming soon!
Analysis
Full report coming soon!
Experience
Jones is a three-year starter for Michigan State.
Awards and Honors
2009: First team All-American. Received Linebacker Trophy at College Football Performance Awards. Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year. First team All-Big 10. Semi-finalist for Butkus and Bednarik Awards.
2008: First team All-Big 10.
2007: First team Freshman All-American by multiple media outlets.
Academics
Media Arts major at Michigan State.
Injuries
No known injury concerns.
Athletic Experience
Also played defensive end in high school.
Bloodlines
Nothing of note.
Off-field
No known off-field issues or notable accomplishments.
| Year | Tack | Solo | Asst | Sack | FF | Int | TD |
| 2009 | 153 | 66 | 87 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 127 | 80 | 47 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 78 | 38 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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