49ers select defensive tackle D.J. Jones in 6th round
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The San Francisco 49ers have selected defensive tackle D.J. Jones out of Ole Miss in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
D.J. Jones Bio
Position: DT
School: Ole Miss
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-1
Weight: 319 lbs.
Strengths
- Outrageous weight-room strength with monster numbers in clean, bench, and squat. (NFL)
- Above-average athlete for his massive size.
- Has the speed to run down running backs and increase his tackle radius.
Weaknesses
- Below-average arm length will deter some teams from drafting him.
- Was unable to overpower strong guards in man-to-man contest. (NFL)
- Struggled to maintain consistency in college season, numbers dropped drastically in second half.
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd Dash | 5.04 sec |
| Bench Press | 25 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 28.5 inches |
| Broad Jump | 108 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.73 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.65 sec |