Former NFL Player Breaks Down Draft Prospect Braxton Jones Of SUU
Apr 11, 2022, 12:04 PM
SALT LAKE CITY – Former NFL linebacker Stevenson Sylvester highlighted the strengths of draft prospect and former Southern Utah Thunderbirds offensive lineman Braxton Jones.
Sylvester, who played in the league from 2010-14, discussed Jones’ potential as an NFL player during KSL TV’s SportsBeat on Sunday, April 10.
During the television segment, Sylvester praised Jones’ “strong hands” and “great footwork.”
Plenty of interest from NFL personnel about @SUUFB_ left tackle #77 Braxton Jones (@BraxtonJones742).
He’s played very well to start the season against FBS’s San Jose State and Arizona State. Mauling left tackle with real upside to continue to develop. #ShrineBowlRoadToVegas pic.twitter.com/WbBtCWob4n
— Eric Galko (@EricGalko) September 23, 2021
“This guy is one strong human being,” the former Utah and NFL linebacker said of Jones.
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Sylvester said that Jones will be a productive NFL offensive lineman for both the passing and run game.
According to Sylvester, Jones is an “amazing run blocker” that “any running back would love to run” behind.
He also said that there is “no question” that Jones can create a good pocket for a quarterback.
“When you get engaged with him, you’re not pushing him back,” Sylvester said of Jones.
The @seniorbowl is looking live at @ASUFootball vs @SUUFB_. If there was a prop bet for highest drafted sub-FBS prospect the betting favorite would be Southern Utah LT Braxton Jones. No telling how high @braxtonjones742 could go by April.#TheDraftStartsInMOBILE™️ #BestoftheBest pic.twitter.com/a5S2OlPXzP
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) September 3, 2021
For more on Sylvester’s breakdown of Jones, see the video above.
Jones at the NFL Scouting Combine
Jones measured in at six-foot-five-inches tall and 310 lbs. He also measured with 35 3/8 inch arms and 10 1/4 inch hands.
- 40-Yard Dash- 4.97 seconds
- Vertical Jump- 25.5 feet
- Broad Jump- 9 feet
- 20-Yard Shuttle- 4.84 seconds
Thankful for everyone and the great support! Opportunity of a lifetime❤️ @JimNagy_SB @seniorbowl @SUUFB_ pic.twitter.com/EFtvYPJIlm
— Braxton Jones (@braxtonjones742) February 6, 2022
About Braxton Jones
The Murray, Utah native played in 23 games at SUU from 2017-21.
Jones and the Thunderbirds finished the 2021 season with a 1-10 record and finished in 13th place in the Big Sky Conference.
The Murray High product was honored as an All-Big Sky First Team selection, Hero Sports FCS All-American selection, and Associated Press FCS First Team All-America selection.
.@SUUFB_ standout @braxtonjones742 reportedly has a “busy schedule” between now and the 2022 @NFLDraft. ⚡️🏈 #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #NFLDraft #StormTheSky #TBirdNationhttps://t.co/vqWHLlxZFP
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 6, 2022
2022 NFL Draft
The draft is scheduled to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 28-30.
It will be broadcast on ESPN and NFL Network.
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for sports.ksl.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
