Photos: A look back on Jaylon Jones’s Aggie career
Jaylon Jones held his own for the past few years while manning the cornerback position for Texas A&M. Similar to Antonio Johnson, his 2022 production took a little bit of a hit, but that was the theme of the entire Aggie team during the disappointing 2022 season. But once you look at his career as a whole, he has traits that will make him an interesting prospect.
At 6′ 2″ inches and 205 pounds, his size makes him a great candidate to play cornerback or safety once he gets to the league. He will also come in with a lot of experience in the toughest league in college football, where tackling in the secondary is a must while facing some of the better receivers in the country.
I’m not sure where he will be drafted and has been mocked anywhere from the 2 – 4 rounds, but for a look at what might entice a few teams we’ll look at the pros to his game from The Draft Network
“Jaylon Jones is a tall and long corner with good overall size that embraces a physical brand of football. For a bigger corner, he plays to that size with how he competes to get off blocks, tackle, and defend the run. He is aggressive to invade the catch point and showcases good ball skills. His blend of size, length, physicality, and ball skills projects him well to playing in a zone defense. Jones is a highly-touted recruit that has gained notable experience against top competition already across his first two seasons at Texas A&M. For a bigger corner, Jones is an explosive athlete that isn’t lacking anything physically. Jones has excellent length and it shows in his ability to tackle outside his frame and how he uses it to close on the football in the air. Jones is a young prospect that turns 21 in April of 2023.”
Like his teammates Achane and Johnson, Jaylon Jones also declared for the NFL draft early and will be at the NFL combine in March. No matter what round he gets his name called, Jones will no doubt be competing for regular playing time by the end of the preseason. Take some time to look at some photos over the course of his career.
LSU at Texas A&M
Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) cuts out the legs of LSU wide receiver Jaray Jenkins (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Vanderbilt at Texas A&M
Sep 26, 2020; College Station, Texas, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores running back Jamauri Wakefield (32) is tackled by Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) during the first half at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
Texas A&M at Alabama
Oct 3, 2020; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) commits pass interference as he defends a ball thrown to Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated A&M 52-24. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr/The Tuscaloosa News via USA TODAY Sports
Vanderbilt at Texas A&M
Sep 26, 2020; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Leon O’Neal Jr. (9) runs the ball after an interception as defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) blocks Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Chris Pierce (19) at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
Texas A&M at Missouri
Oct 16, 2021; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) gets ready before the snap against the Missouri Tigers during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Miami at Texas A&M
Sep 17, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Henry Parrish Jr. (21) is tackled by Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Miami at Texas A&M
Sep 17, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (45) and defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) and defensive back Jardin Gilbert (20) and defensive back Jarred Kerr (33) celebrates a defensive top of the Miami Hurricanes during the second quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Arkansas vs Texas A&M
Sep 24, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks running back Rashod Dubinion (6) is thrown to the ground by Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Mississippi at Texas A&M
Oct 29, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) tackles Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) in the first half at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
Mississippi at Texas A&M
Oct 29, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) tackles Mississippi Rebels running back Quinshon Judkins (4) in the second half at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
