Josh Jones, with less than three months to go until the big day, rose to No. 18 in ESPN’s 2020 NFL Draft rankings updated on Thursday after the former offensive tackle’s performance at the Senior Bowl last week.
Jones, a former team captain who spent five years with the Cougars and played 45 games, garnered praise from Todd McShay, one of ESPN’s top draft analysts.
“I hadn’t seen enough of Jones’ tape during the season,” McShay said in his latest rankings, “but after a tremendous week at the Senior Bowl, I dug back in.”
Before the annual senior showcase, draft experts told The Cougar that Jones has the potential to be a first-round pick.