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Texas A&M football: Mocking where Aggies go in 2023 NFL Draft

By Connor Muldowney

Sep 24, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back Devon Achane (6) rushes with the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back Devon Achane (6) rushes with the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) tackles Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) in the first half at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) tackles Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) in the first half at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports /

Jaylon Jones was often criticized at Texas A&M for getting beat despite having great size and length. He doesn’t have that elite speed that NFL teams look for in cornerbacks, but he still ran a decent 4.57 40-yard dash at the Combine.

Just because he’s not the fastest prospect in the class doesn’t mean he’s not going to be a solid pro. I see him going in the middle rounds on Day 3, probably in the fifth to a team that can take a project at the position.

Jones is a talented cornerback and willing tackler, but he needs the right coaching to sharpen his raw skillset.

A team is going to take a chance on him in the middle rounds because he can be a really good corner and a physical one who’s willing to step up and break up a short pass or make a hit in the open field.

In the fifth round, I could see teams like the Bears, Raiders, Lions, or Giants taking a look at him.

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