DaQuan Jones

DT · Penn State
A four-star OL/DL recruit, Jones narrowed his college choice to Penn State or Boston College, choosing the Nittany Lions. He was supposed to redshirt in 2010, but his positive play earned him a valuable role as a freshman and sophomore reserve. Jones earned a starting job as a junior and set career-bests in 2013 as a senior with 44 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks, earning First Team All-Big Ten honors. He has some explosive traits with the active motor and core strength to be a force - some impressive skills, but the college production doesn't match. Jones played mostly 3-technique in Happy Valley, but isn't scheme dependent and can play just about anywhere on the DL - best suited as a 1-technique in a four-man front or 5-technique in a three-man front. He is motivated by his family situation, which forced him to grow up quickly. Jones needs some technique work, but is a well-rounded layer with likeable traits - Penn State has had a DT drafted on day two of the NFL Draft each of the last two seasons (Devon Still, Jordan Hill) and Jones will likely extend that streak to a third straight year.