The Baltimore Ravens selected UConn defensive tackle Travis Jones in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, No. 76 overall.
Jones will feature in a Ravens defense that allowed the fewest rushing yards in the NFL last season.
He totaled 8.5 sacks at UConn, with a personal-best 4.5 in 2021.
The Ravens have kept busy during the draft, adding Jones to a haul that includes Kyle Hamilton, Tyler Linderbaum, and David Ojabo.
Scouting profile: Travis Jones
| School | Height | Weight | 40 time |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 6'4 | 325 | 4.92 |
With the size and play strength to anchor in his spot, even against double teams, Jones is a nightmare to move off the line. That should translate despite a major jump in competition from the AAC. The question is whether his ability to get after the quarterback can, too. While he'll be advertised primarily as a dominant run defender, he was also a sneaky effective pass-rush threat on the inside at UConn. Jones has better lateral quicks than you'd expect, a more polished pass-rush repertoire than your typical nose tackle, and an impressive ability to counter when opponents stymie his initial rush. If he can offer a similarly well-rounded game at the next level, we'll all be wondering why someone didn't draft him earlier.
