Broderick Jones Scouting Report: A Raw, But Significantly Athletic Tackle

Offensive Tackle is one of those positions you always tend to invest highly in. Even if guys aren’t exactly pro-ready, you still generally take a shot at them early if they have the traits to develop. This year Broderick Jones is that guy that’s raw but has the upside to be a dominant NFL player. He played LT at Georgia and put up impressive pass-protection numbers, only giving up nine pressures. His high-end athletic traits were demonstrated countless times at Georgia. The big question is can he put it all together and become a quality starter? I dove deep into his film to find that out and give a comprehensive analysis of his strengths and weaknesses here.

Three all-22 games and two other games were evaluated, and clips from his film are broken down here. All relevant traits were graded based on his film. His scouting report also factored in stats and analytics, such as PFF grades. Use promo code TREYSCHNEIDER on Underdog Fantasy to match your deposit up to $100. Please gamble responsibly and leave your feedback on Twitter @FBIntellect.

Clip Analysis

In this clip above, Jones holds up in pass-pro very well. The EDGE tries to gain outside leverage, but Jones gets a good kick slide and latches on to the EDGE.

In this clip, he flashes a dominant rep. He gets help from the other O-lineman, but he gives up no space and willfully pushes the pass rusher into the other lane.

Here he shows how incredible his athleticism is as he makes a key block on the DB. To have the speed to get to that area so quickly is quite impressive.

Grades

Traits/ Skills (see bottom of the page for scale)

Each trait/attribute is graded 1-7.

Player Notes

Broderick Jones Bio

• Broderick Jones is an unrefined but athletically dominant Tackle. He is well-rounded and versatile, ready to play in any scheme. He is currently the 28th-best player on the FBI Draft Big Board.

Pros

• Snappy kick slide with impressive timing on the snap.
• Explodes into the second level ferociously.
• Thick lower half with a strong core.
• The power in his hands is outstanding.
• Agility gives him the upside to be a high-end pass protector.
• Gave up zero sacks in his final year at Georgia.
• Solid mirroring ability paired with excellent recovery ability.
• Had over 200 reps in true pass sets.
• Has that relentless quality as a run blocker.
• Ideal starting Tackle in a wide-zone offense.

Cons

• Lack of experience – just under 1,400 career snap counts.
• Frame is a bit slender for an O-lineman.
• Doesn’t consistently land punches and doesn’t always latch on.
• Struggles to protect his chest.
• Isn’t the most excellent processor in space.
• Struggles to sustain blocks on the move.

Final Conclusion

Broderick Jones is a bit of a gamble, as he simply may not pan out, but he is still worth taking a risk on in the mid-late first round. The athletic tools and length is just too good to pass up if in need of a Tackle.

Combine

40 yd: 4.97

Ten yd-split: 1.74

Shuttle:

Three-cone:

Broad: 108

Bench:

Arm Length: 34 3/4″

Hand Size: 10 5/8″

Scales And Keys

Grading Key

POT – Potential: players’ highest upside

IMP – Impact: player’s immediate impact