All Cardinals Scouting Report: Georgia OT Broderick Jones
Broderick Jones is an offensive tackle prospect from Georgia who is coming off two national championship seasons where he proved himself and then some. Jones will likely end up being a top ten, maybe even top five, prospect in this 2023 NFL Draft class.
These reports will be published through all the important dates throughout the draft season. The Senior Bowl and Scouting Combine are the two most significant events of the draft cycle, info gathered from them and tape evaluation will help shape these grades and reports.
Important note, not all players will be reliant on those events, as they shouldn’t be, but what they can do is help paint better pictures of prospects. Here are my notes and the results of the tape evaluation from Broderick Jones.
High School and College Notes
High School and Recruiting Background
- 2020 Under Armour All-American
- 5-Star Recruiting Prospect
- 5th Ranked High School Recruit in 2020 Class
- Recruited as a Basketball Player as Well
College Production
- All-SEC Freshman Team Selection in 2021
- Started Four Games in 2021 but Appeared in 12 Overall
- Started at Left Tackle in All 15 Games in 2022
- 1st Tea All-SEC Selection in 2022
Best Traits
Athleticism
Broderick Jones has superior athleticism for someone with his size. The ability he has allows him to be a reliable blocker in both the run and pass game giving him a versatility that not many other tackles in this class possess. While his testing numbers haven’t been done yet, he should surprise some folks with what he can do at the combine.
Plays with an Edge
Offensive tackles deal with the most aggressive players on a team's defense every snap, edge rushers. For Jones, having played in the SEC he has faced a plethora of NFL talent, including Will Anderson Jr., and he has never given up a sack. On top of all that, he plays with an edge himself and will finish blocks. He does so to the point it takes defenders out of plays and leaves them wondering where he is on the next play.
Size and Strength
To be able to finish blocks the way that Jones does he needs to possess size and strength, he has both in large amounts. Testing will help put a number on both of these traits but just by watching his film, you see that these both are present. He handles NFL-sized defensive players every game thanks to playing in the SEC, which should allow for a seamless transition to the NFL.
Overall Thoughts and Fits Into Cardinals Plans
Broderick Jones could be a centerpiece to a revamped Cardinals offense both with or without Kyler Murray, yes I just said without. Outside of the ACL, this player allows for the Cardinals to play the long game. If Murray proves to be the guy then he will be perfect for him and the offense. If they end up going in a different direction, the same rule applies.
Jones by being a centerpiece of the offense means he will be around for whatever sustained success the team has as well as whatever changes. He reminds me of Joe Thomas where no matter what happens with the rest of the team, you put him on the left side of your offensive line and you know you don’t have to worry.
Round Projection and Grade
Round Projection
- 1st Round Pick
Player Grade
- 8.9, Pro Bowl Talent
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