Taiwan Jones, Oakland Raiders, 125th Pick, 4th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Jones, Taiwan Eastern Washington 5115 194 4.40

Junior entry. Former corner moved to running back in 2009. Electric speed with a slender lower body. Big Sky co-offensive player of the year. Outruns defenders at this level with rare track speed. Good balance. Good stop and go quickness. Can avoid tackles with quick feet. A bender/weaver type runner when he gets to the second level. Slippery to tackle. Prefers to run outside. If there is a big hole he’ll burst through it, but he dips in and turns it on to get outside. Doubtful if he will hold up because of his build as a running back. He broke his foot 12/11/10 in playoff game versus North Dakota State and missed the next 2 1/2 games. Broke his fibula in 2008. Had surgery on both shoulders, hand injury, hip flexor, and sports hernia in 2009. Started four games at corner in 2008 and may have a chance as a cover corner. He made 15 tackles in the Sacramento State game on 11/1/ 08. Also has skills as a kickoff return specialist. Averaged 7.9 yards per carry over 24 game career. Has skills as a corner projection For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.