1. Cyrus Jones
PROJECTED ROUND: 3rd/4th HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5-10/197 LBS
CAREER NUMBERS: 69 total tackles; 3.5 tackles for a loss; 1 sacks; 5 interceptions; 18 passes defensed; 2 forced fumbles
Cyrus Jones makes the most sense for the Denver Broncos, because he can have an impact immediately, even if he is stuck behind three of the best cornerbacks in the NFL.
Jones is one of the better return men in this year’s draft class, and with Omar Bolden bolting for Chicago, the Broncos just so happen to be in the market for one.
And when it comes to pure coverage skills, Jones has as much room to grow as anyone. It wasn’t until his second year at Alabama that Jones shifted to the defensive side of the ball, having played wide receiver his freshman year, and he’s been growing steadily ever since. With more development, he’s only going to get better.
