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Detroit Lions 2017 NFL Draft Watchlist: Stanford at Notre Dame

By Erik Schlitt

November 28, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) runs the ball against Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Joe Schmidt (38) during the second half at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
November 28, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) runs the ball against Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Joe Schmidt (38) during the second half at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 18, 2014; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) gets wrapped up by Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Jarron Jones (94) at the line during the first quarter at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2014; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) gets wrapped up by Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Jarron Jones (94) at the line during the first quarter at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

Jarron Jones
Senior
#94
Nose Tackle
6’5″, 315

Early Draft Projection = Top 100

Jarron Jones is an incredible athlete, but two bad injuries have caused analysts to pump the brakes on his potential. In 2014, a mid-season Lisfranc (foot) injury forced him to miss the remaining three games of the season. In 2015, an MCL injury caused him to miss every regular season game. He rehabbed during the 2015 season, and was able to return for their bowl game only to re-injure his foot.

His power, length, and flexibility are rare for a man his size. He uses excellent timing to sniff out screens and knock down passes. He also has four blocked kicks on special teams. Jones has the skill set to step in day one and start on most NFL teams.

He has the upside to outperform former Notre Dame defensive linemen Stephon Tuitt (second round pick) and Sheldon Day (fourth round pick), but he will need to stay healthy to do it. Because of his injury history, he’s likely going to fall somewhere in-between their draft spots. His medical check at the combine will be highly scrutinized and will play a big factor in deciding his future.

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