Cyrus Jones, CB

He started all 14 games as a junior in 2014 and led the Tide in passes defended (16) and interceptions (three), adding a career-best 46 tackles. Jones again started every game in 2015 as the team's primary punt returner (NCAA-best 42 punt returns in 2015) and starting corner, finishing with 37 tackles, nine passes defended and two interceptions.

WEAKNESSES: Short for the position with maxed out muscle definition. Lack of size stands out vs. bigger receivers. Inconsistent timing and spatial awareness, arriving too early or allowing too much of a cushion. Needs to improve his sink and transition technique while also getting his head turned to find the ball. Too hands-on with his back to the ball, struggling to read the receiver. Panics easily, leading to holding penalties. Better arm length than expected for his height, but doesn't consistently play that long. Late to shed perimeter blocks. Needs to improve his ball security as a return man - six career fumbles. Arrested for domestic violence (April 2015), but the charges were dropped days later. Diagnosed with a torn labrum in his hip (June 2014), playing through the injury as a junior and electing for surgery (Jan. 2015) after the season.

IN OUR VIEW: Despite never earning All-Conference honors at Alabama, Jones steadily improved as his reps increased at cornerback. He competes at the catch point, but struggles to compensate for his lack of size, especially vs. good-sized targets. Although he needs polish with his spacing and timing in coverage, Jones is NFL ready as a return man and will play on special teams while he looks for work in the secondary.

--Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) (2/13/16)