Who is Brandon Jones, the Texas safety drafted by the Dolphins in the third round?
The Miami Dolphins drafted Brandon Jones with the No. 70 overall pick in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft on Friday. Here’s what you need to know about him.
Position: Safety
School: Texas
Height: 5-11
Weight: 198 lbs
Stats: 232 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 3 interceptions, 7 passes defended, 3 fumble recoveries, 2 forced fumbles
Comment: Versatility and intelligence are the two selling points for Jones, who was a three-year starter for the Texas Longhorns. The defensive back played all over the secondary in Austin and could be a deep safety, in-the-box safety or even a slot cornerback for the Dolphins in the NFL, although he is coming back from a shoulder injury.
This story was originally published April 24, 2020 at 10:02 PM.
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Jordan McPherson
Miami Herald