From now until the 2020 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to showcase as many prospects as possible and examine both their strengths and weaknesses. Most of these profiles will feature individuals that the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to have an interest in, while a few others will be top-ranked players. If there is a player you would like us to analyze, let us know in the comments below.
#95 Benito Jones/NT Ole Miss – 6’1 329
The Good
– Big frame and large lower half, looks like an NFL nose tackle
– Strong upper body and plays with built-in leverage, rarely gets too tall and able to get under taller blockers
– Surprisingly quick first step and moves well for his frame, can win off the line and penetrate
– Flashes ability to make impact plays, has impressive highs when at his best
– Power on bull rush and ability to walk blockers into the pocket
– Good hand use and has counter move (swim) to win when opponents sit on power rushes
– With proper technique, shows ability to anchor and take on double-teams in run game
– Shows effort and runs to the ball though predictably slow in open field
– Tons of starting experience
– Solid production given position and snap count
The Bad
– Inconsistent player, game runs far too hot and cold
– On ground way too often, doesn’t show balance through contact and tends to drop eyes to lose vision on the ball and lose blocks
– Struggles to stay square to the LOS, causing him to get turned and controlled
– Has more issues with zone schemes, can’t always flow down the line, creating gaps and cutback lanes
– Not a dominant pass rusher who will disappear
– Tends to wear down as drives go on, won’t be an every down player
Bio
– 35 career starts
– Career: 132 tackles, 31 TFL 10.