The Denver Broncos selected defensive lineman Dre'Mont Jones out of Ohio State in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 71st overall.
Jones is coming off a breakout season at Ohio State where he registered 13 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, and an interception that he returned 28 yards for a touchdown.
The Broncos came into the draft looking to strengthen their defensive line after struggling to contain opposing running games last year.
Prospect profile
School: Ohio State
Height: 6-3
Weight: 281 lbs
Strengths
- Excellent first-step quickness is often difficult to defend
- Has violent hands and uses nasty cross chop
- Very good gap penetration skills against the pass and run
- Great body control and keeps balance/bend through contact
- Number of effective snaps setting the edge as a defensive end
- Uses variety of pass-rush moves
Weaknesses
- Undersized
- Lacks pure power and has difficulty shedding against the run
- Subpar athlete and change-of-direction skills
- Likely only a 3-technique defensive tackle in a 4-3
- Can play high and narrow at times
- Lacks plan of attack when knocked off first move
Bottom line
Jones has considerable upside as an interior pass-rusher, but must improve his play strength and ability to shed blocks to find a role early in his NFL career. He likely fits only as a 3-technique, one-gap defensive tackle, but he's very good at what he does. Jones makes a number of plays in the backfield and has the traits to thrive in a pass-happy NFL.
