Looks like he's having a pretty good combine!
http://www.nfl.com/combine/top-performers#year=2017&workout=BROAD_JUMP&position=RB
http://www.nfl.com/combine/top-performers#year=2017&workout=BROAD_JUMP&position=RB
Aaron Jones
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He did have the 14th fastest 40 which is not bad. He isn't a speed back anyways. But he did have the 2nd best vertical and 3rd best broad jump.
One RB broke 4.4...got a 4.37. Only a few broke 4.5. Maybe 7-8 guys.
Did ANYONE think Aaron was fast? He's a VERY solid back. He will make a roster and get paid....
I just watched a replay of the RBs running the 40 on NFL network. AJ ran a 4.52 and bettered it with a 4.5 flat. Not sure why he is listed at 4.56. He beat that both runs. Anyone else see that?
The times they show during the broadcast are not official.
Really? Everyone else's times were reflected as being accurate. So both of Jones' times were off by that much? Are you sure this isn't just more UTEP is cursed shit?
Yeppers like when a 3 star recruit signs with UTEP he becomes a 2 star.Really? Everyone else's times were reflected as being accurate. So both of Jones' times were off by that much? Are you sure this isn't just more UTEP is cursed shit?
Really? Everyone else's times were reflected as being accurate. So both of Jones' times were off by that much? Are you sure this isn't just more UTEP is cursed shit?
Probably the same timekeeper.
I am having second thoughts about Jones. I just don't see a 4-6 round draft pick. The wagon is just way to full this year with backs who don't have his baggage (injury prone, DUI arrest) and are just as capable. I think he will drop much lower beause he just got injured too much at UTEP and it will really diminish his draft stock and he took a beating at UTEP. His carries per year were not heavy but they were not light and opponents just stacked the box and tee'd off on him during his career here. NFL teams take this into account and I think Kugler's offensive style probably hurt Jones more than helped because his offense provided no relief for Jones. All Jones got was a puff here or there but was right back in so his shelf life was reduced.
From what they were saying yesterday, they said there was so much depth this year at RB. But that's not a knock on Jones per se, it just means that in the mid to late rounds teams are going to get a great back who can be a starter or a solid backup. Where he is drafted is not really indicative of his talent. It just says what needs teams have to fill first. It's why QBs, LTs, and D-Linemen will always go first. I am not a scout by any means but his measurables matched up well when compared to other backs as I posted earlier. Plus as much as it horrified us when the season started it helps that teams have a little bit of footage of him playing specials teams. Worst case scenario he will make a team as a 3rd back and play special teams.
I can't imagine the DUI would scare off teams. From everything I've read he seems like a high character kid and I'm sure teams that interview him will see that. Any questions about injury were silenced given how well he bounced back from injury.
I can't imagine the DUI would scare off teams. From everything I've read he seems like a high character kid and I'm sure teams that interview him will see that. Any questions about injury were silenced given how well he bounced back from injury.
I agree with you, but it's deep this year for the draft for rb's. You've got big backs, slot, you name it. Look, he's not like a Warren Sapp from Miami who was projected a potential #1 pick but who decided to smoke weed before going into draft time and dropped some slot and lost up front millions. I was listening to a sports talk show yesterday and NFL teams were upset that Mixon from OU didn't show up but basically said they want to work with him and very eager to test him....Huh?! That's reality.
He's had a phenomenal combine. 3 top performances among all participants in 7 events apart from, second fastest 3-cone among backs and 3rd fastest 20-yard shuffle. He also was a top performer in the 60 shuffle. Those 5 medals all came from him. Plinke is not having a good combine.
It's obvious the measurables match up to his production in college. That only works in his favor.
Aaron had a very good day. Do some of yall realize how hard it is to run 4.4? How many RB in the league run that fast? Aaron has better than average hands coming out the backfield also. You never saw Aaron get caught from behind during games until he got injured or was on his 30th carry. I don't know ow why some on here don't see how good of a player Aaron is. You pray he stays because he's a star but when he leaves all of a sudden he isn't that good. Kid is better than 95% of the backs in this draft.
Speaking for myself was my basis was the plethora of talent this year, but the cream rises to the top and he is part of that cream of the crop of rb's after a solid, solid combine. They have him anywhere from first to fourth round now. Good for him.
I would be VERY VERY surprised if Aaron is picked in the 1st round, much less the second or third round. My guess is 4th round or lower, but I hope I'm wrong.
AJ looked very uncomforatble in the track stance. I know he ran the 4x400 but not sure if he's ever been a sprinter. He rocked out of the stance which may have added on a few hunreths on to his time. I know one thing, he out ran texas tech and UT defensive backs to the endzone. You're talking about some of the fastest bros in the country.
I'd disagree that's a "slow" 40 time. He's in the mid 4.5 range. That's fast enough. Sure you'd like your RB to have a John Ross 40 time, but realistically, his 40 time is still competitive. If he ran a 4.7, then you'd be on to something. However we need to keep in mind we're talking tenths of seconds. lol
Agree. Not slow at all. It's more important for a back like him to have a quick 10 and 20 yard burst because as quick as het hits that level, he's not gonna get chased down by too many guys.
Also, scouts will recognize the explosiveness as AJ took 2nd and 3rd in the vert and broad jumps, if I remember correctly. Also took 2 and 3 in the 3 cone drill and 20 yard sprint. That's the range where the majority of football is played anyway. I think the combine absolutely solidified his stock in the draft.
It is a stacked RB class, so when he goes, I really have no idea. But he'll go. And it'll probably be higher than many of the scouts thought before the combine. I think he opened some eyes.
All you need to know about AJs combine.
Matt Miller of Bleacher Report stated today on sports radio that Dalvin Cooks' draft nbr is dropping due to performance & some off field issues. Upholding the tradition of Free Shoes U.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2696408-2017-nfl-mock-draft-matt-millers-post-combine-projections
Matt Miller's Prediction for AJ:
7th round nbr 225
L.A. Chargers
Matt Miller's Prediction for AJ:
7th round nbr 225
L.A. Chargers
I would seriously doubt anyone doing a seven round mock draft. No way in hell are they an expert on every team's needs and every draft pick inside and out.
In the seventh round teams are just picking rookies who are graded too low to be drafted so they don't have to worry about rookie free agency. No way in hell is AJ on their level given his production and combine grade
Not weird - disgusting and stupid. I hate Dean Spanos (Chargers' owner).
Yes, they were the LA Chargers for one year. They then spent the rest of their history in San Diego, a community that loved them as their own. Now they're in LA, playing in a city where no one gives a damn about the Chargers.
Had they still been in San Diego, I would have loved for Aaron Jones to play for my Chargers. Now I hope he doesn't play for that stupid organization. It was bad enough when I had to put up with Johnny Lee Higgins and Thomas Howard on the Raiders.
If he goes 7th its better not to get drafted. Then he can pick the best situation for his style.
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