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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after Week 14

By Connor Muldowney

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 22, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Sidney Jones (26) in action against the Oregon State Beavers during the first quarter at Husky Stadium. Washington won 41-17. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Sidney Jones (26) in action against the Oregon State Beavers during the first quarter at Husky Stadium. Washington won 41-17. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

Washington. Sidney Jones. 26. player. 44. . CB

This draft class is just filled with cornerback talent. Heck, the secondary depth this year might be the best in recent memory. Sidney Jones will have a chance to show off his skills on a national stage as the Washington Huskies get the unfortunate task of facing Alabama in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Dec. 31.

Jones can think of that as somewhat of a tryout for the NFL as scouts will be watching to see how he matches up with guys like ArDarius Stewart and Calvin Ridley. He plays as clean as any cornerback out there and has the ability to just shut down the receiver he’s covering.

In fact, he has been rarely targeted this season and has still managed to pick two passes off and bat down six others. He is slighter of frame, but he makes up for it by being aggressive and he’s an absolute ballhawk.

If you’re watched the Falcons at all this season, you would know just how bad their secondary has been. Don’t believe me? Atlanta’s defense ranks dead-last in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game.

No, Jones won’t fix that overnight, but he would be a major upgrade to what the Falcons have at the moment.

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