Draft Scouting Report
Rating: 75.01 (Part-time player)
Pro Comparison: Arquon Bush
Summary
Sheridan Jones is a boundary cornerback with good straight-line speed. He looks the most stiff when changing directions. Jones is a physical player who will play downhill in run support, and he does a good job of finishing plays as evidenced by his 3.6% missed tackle rate in 2023. Jones has good awareness in zone coverage but can do a better job of getting his eyes back to the ball in man coverage.
About
- 2021: Patrolled secondary with now NFL CBs Sauce Gardner and Coby Bryant
- 2022: All-AAC honorable mention
Strengths
- 3.6% missed tackle rate in 2023, per TruMedia
- Physical, not afraid to play downhill in run support
- Good awareness in zone coverage to peel off and offer support
- Good speed to stay in-phase up the boundary
Weaknesses
- Stiff change of direction
- Can do a better job getting his eyes back to the ball in man coverage
- Takes bad angles to the football
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 190 lbs |
| Birthplace: Norfolk, VA |
| Class: Senior |