Few players on the Pittsburgh Steelers current roster have been criticized as much as outside linebacker Jarvis Jones throughout the edge rusher’s first two seasons, but how much of that negative stigma is warranted?
As the 17th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, Jones was drafted largely because he was believed to be an exceptional athlete off the edge, with the ability to add the necessary muscle to hold up as a run defender as his NFL career progressed. Because of his high draft selection and the Steelers growing need for pass rushing help over the past two seasons, much has been expected of the young edge rusher, and there is no question that Jones has struggled, at least in the production area.