Raiders draft 2022: A case for Velus Jones

Velus JonesOne of the more interesting draft names is Velus Jones. The Tennessee wide receiver/kick returner has seen his draft stock rise pretty drastically in the past couple of months.

Around the time of the Senior Bowl, in which Jones shined during practice all week, he was considered a late-round prospect. Now, some scouts think he could be a mid-round pick, even going in the third round.

The reason why is that Jones has blazing speed and he is versatile. Teams believe that he can make an impact both as a receiver and as a returner. Jones boasts eye-popping 4.31 40-yard speed. Jones, who began his collegiate career at USC, has made plays on the big stage in both the Pac-12 and the SEC.…