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NFL Draft 2017: Top 5 draft prospects from Washington Football

By Jerran Anderson

Oct 8, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter in a game against the University of Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter in a game against the University of Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 25, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Sidney Jones (26) carries the the Apple Cup Trophy after a game against the Washington State Cougars after a game at Martin Stadium. The Huskies won 45-17. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Sidney Jones (26) carries the the Apple Cup Trophy after a game against the Washington State Cougars after a game at Martin Stadium. The Huskies won 45-17. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /

Cornerback Sidney Jones was struck by a bit of bad luck back at Washington’s pro day, rupturing his Achilles’. But he’s assured teams that he’ll return healthy in time for the season if taken in the NFL Draft. His early entry in the draft shows the need in the league for better prospects at the defensive back position.

Jones was a first-team All-Pac-12 selection in 2016 for the Washington Huskies. He was also a first-team All-Pac-12 selection in 2015 after posting 45 tackles (30 solo, 15 assisted), 10 pass breakups, 4 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, an interception return for a touchdown as well as a fumble return for a touchdown.

Jones post the same numbers in 2016 but he still did enough to get the first-team selection nod. He recorded 39 tackles (27 solo, 12 assisted), 6 pass breakups, 2.5 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles.

Jones did perform at the NFL Combine, running a 4.47 40-yard dash and registering a 33.5″ vertical leap. So scouts will surely take his numbers in other combine events into consideration. That’s if he returns healthy. He’s currently projected to be a second or third round pick.

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