Chiefs add depth with DL Chris Jones

The Kansas City Chiefs have selected defensive lineman Chris Jones out of Mississippi State in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

Jones will add depth to one of the NFL's strongest defensive lines in 2015. The Chiefs ranked eighth in the league allowing just 98 yards per game on the ground, and were the ninth best unit overall.

After playing the defensive tackle position with Mississippi State, Jones will transition to the defensive end slot in the Chiefs' 3-4 scheme.

Chris Jones Bio

Position: DT
School: Mississippi St.
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-6
Weight: 310 lbs.

Strengths

• Ideal size and frame for the position.
• Often the first player off the line at the snap, demonstrating the explosiveness to get in the backfield immediately.
• Ability to line up at a number of different defensive line techniques makes him a fit for virtually any scheme.
• Power and strength should allow him to make an instant impact as a run defender.

Weaknesses

• Has all the necessary traits to become an impact pass-rusher, but still developing that area of his game.
• Recorded just 8.5 sacks over the course of his three-year career at Mississippi State.
• Must improve pad level against NFL competition.

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