money NFL Draft 2023: Ball State cornerback Nic Jones picked by Chiefs
Ball State cornerback Nic Jones was selected in the seventh round (250th overall) by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2023 NFL Draft. Here's what you should know about him.
Nic Jones stats
He has been in on 64 tackles over four years. He had 12 passes defended and 2 interceptions in 2022.
Nic Jones size
6-0, 185 pounds
Nic Jones NFL Draft profile
From NFL.com: "Jones is a long cornerback with average speed but a natural feel for making plays on the football. He’s more confident and consistent at maintaining his feel for the route from press than from off-man. Jones plays with a lane-jumping mentality in off coverage when flat-footed but could succumb to double moves in the pros. Shoddy tackling will work against him, but teams will appreciate his ability to challenge punts and kicks off the edge. Jones might find work as a backup in a press-heavy scheme if he tests well."
From Pro Football Network: "Much like receivers on the opposite side, production can be a guiding tool for discerning quality cornerback talent in the NFL draft scouting process. Of course, production alone isn’t the most important factor. But when a productive player shows off translatable traits on tape, that’s when you take notice."
Nic Jones highlights
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: NFL Draft 2023: Cornerback Nic Jones of Ball State chosen by Chiefs
