The San Francisco 49ers spent a sixth round pick on Ole Miss defensive tackle D.J. Jones in the 2017 NFL Draft. Prior to playing for Ole Miss, Jones played at East Mississippi Community College of Last Chance U fame, parlaying his strong performances there into the opportunity to play at a higher level. Having taken his potential last chance to play at an FCS school, he was chosen as Ole Miss’ most improved defensive player prior to declaring for the NFL Draft.
Jones’ first year in the NFL was undoubtedly filled with promise, though he only appeared in the first ten games of the season.