It is officially mock draft season! The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, with the first round kicking off on Thursday, April 28th. Of course, draft analysis, projections and rumors will be dominating the headlines until then. Among the players hoping to hear his name called early in the draft is cornerback and return specialist Marcus Jones out of Houston.
The following is a complete Marcus Jones NFL Draft profile, including stats, highlights and a mock projection.
Marcus Jones NFL Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection
Marcus Jones
Position: Cornerback
Height: 5’8″
Weight: 174 lbs
Age: 23
College: Houston Cougars
Marcus Jones Stats 2021 | Houston
Defensive Stats
| G | Tkl | INT | PD |
| 13 | 47 | 5 | 13 |
Kick & Punt Returns
| Kick Ret | Kick Yds | Kick TDs | Punt Ret | Punt Yds | Punt TDs |
| 15 | 510 | 2 | 26 | 374 | 2 |
Marcus Jones Draft Profile
Strengths
Marcus Jones has silky smooth hips and is extremely clean in his transitions. Despite his size, he is also a willing and tough tackler. He is not afraid of contact at all. Possibly the best part of Marcus Jones’ game is his ability as a returner. He has been the best returner in college football for a couple of years.
Weaknesses
We mentioned his size above, and it will limit him in the NFL. Standing at only 5-8, Jones is tiny, even for a slot cornerback. He will struggle to challenge receivers at the catch point. Jones was also a redshirt senior, so he is on the older side of the prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Marcus Jones Highlights
Marcus Jones Draft Projection
All 2022 NFL Draft Projections are taken from the latest Sporting News NFL Mock Draft by Vinnie Iyer.
Marcus Jones is currently projected to be drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at No. 91.
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