From now until the 2024 NFL Draft takes place, 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 Texas OT Christian Jones.
#70 CHRISTIAN JONES/RT TEXAS – 6-5, 318 POUNDS. (RS SENIOR)
Senior Bowl
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Christian Jones | 6050/318 | 10 3/8″ | 34 7/8″ | 83 7/8″ |
| 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
– Looks the part of an offensive tackle (athletic measurables)
– Big, thickly built, powerful blocker
– Reliable and rarely injured over his six years at Texas
– Experience playing both OT positions
– Strong initial punch to jolt defenders
– Tries to overwhelm opponents from the snap
– Great grip strength to latch on and maul opponents
– Experience with inside & outside zone schemes, along with pin-pull concepts
– Wide base in pass protection
– Good anchor when trying to absorb bull rushes
– Exceptionally long arms and wingspan to shorten the corner on rushers
– Smart and heady player who can pick up stunts and blitzes
– Great at down blocking to push guys to the second level
THE BAD
– Very slow lateral quickness
– Shows heavy feet trying to get to the second level for run-blocking
– Tends to overset against speed rushers due to agility limitations
– Can drift and lose his balance without contact
– Relies too often on initial power and short-area battles to win
– Bends at the waist frequently, which causes him to lose balance
– Displays high pad level in both run blocking and pass protection
– Needs to get to depth better from first step
– Struggles navigating to landmarks in pass protection
– Loses defenders in down-blocking situations if he’s not latched to them
– Swim moves and bendy rushers give him problems
– 29 penalties in four years of starting
BIO
– 48 career starts for the Longhorns (35 at RT; 13 at LT)
– 3,219 snaps (2,492 at RT; 688 at LT)
– 2020-2023 Academic Second Team All-Big 12
– 2022 & 2023 Honorable Mention All-Big 12
– 2023 Joe Moore Award semifinalist
– Seven-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll
– Three-star recruit in the 2018 HS class, originally committed to SMU before flipping to Texas
– Played all OL & DL positions in high school
– Played two seasons of soccer in high school
– Didn’t start playing football until his junior year in high school
– Volunteered to help victims in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
– Participated at the Reese’s Senior Bowl
TAPE BREAKDOWN
Are you looking for an NFL-caliber-sized RT with developmental upside?