Ball State CB Nic Jones didn’t become a full-time starter until 2021. But the Combine invite and East-West Shrine Game star is now raising eyebrows on draft boards.
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A Cardinal rises
Later this week, there may be a moment when an individual arrives at a podium in Kansas City, Missouri and declares the selection of Ball State cornerback Nic Jones to the football universe.
But eight months ago, the words “NFL Draft selection” may not have been most closely associated with the Detroit native, as Jones had yet to complete a full season as a collegiate starter.