From now until the 2023 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Clemson CB Sheridan Jones.
#6 SHERIDAN JONES/CB CLEMSON – 6-0 190 POUNDS (REDSHIRT SENIOR)
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Sheridan Jones | 6002/190 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
THE GOOD
– Prototypical size for a physical outside cornerback
– Ability to mirror receivers at the line of scrimmage
– Has the straight-line speed to cover deep routes
– Plays with great physicality in press
– Knows how to use sideline to his advantage
– Quick reaction time
– Not afraid to hit
– Works well in the run support
– Good blitzing
THE BAD
– Does not match the agility of most receivers on crossing routes
– Bad angles on open-field tackles
– Tight hips
– Sloppy footwork in his backpedal
– Leaves too much space when playing off-ball
– Bites on double moves
– Occasionally loses opponents in his blind spot
– Rarely gets his head around to find the ball
BIO
– 23 years old, turns 24 in October
– 28 career starts
– Career stats: 56 games, 91 tackles (64 solo), 5 TFL, 8 PD, 3 INT
– 2023 stats: eight games, 23 tackles (15 solo), 2 TFL, 2 PD, 1 INT
– Stinger injury in 2022; missed one game in 2023 due to headaches
– Four-star recruit out of Norfolk, Va.