Signature Stats: 11.3% Run Stop Percentage (4th)

Contract Projection: I’d be fully onboard at 2 yrs $15M ($7.5M AAV). Although gunshy paying 30+ DL, Jones hasn’t missed games in 5+ years. -Greg Tompsett

Cover 1 Take: Tone-setting run defender who commands the middle with unyielding authority.

Summary:DJ Jones is an absolute stud in the nose tackle position. Posting an impressive 11.3% run stop rate along with 44 tackles against the run (including 35 solo stops), he consistently disrupts opposing offenses. Jones excels at reading blocking schemes and concepts, always finding the right angle to anchor effectively. Known for his violent disengagement techniques, he shreds through double teams, turning potential plays into stops. Beyond his physical prowess, DJ Jones stands out as an emotional leader on the field, rallying his teammates and setting the tone in the trenches. I don’t expect Jones to get elite DT money, but he should receive a healthy paycheck.

Signature Trait: Run Concept Diagnosis and Block Shedding

Does any IDL understand blocking concepts, recognize specific block types, anchor or run and chase better than D.J. Jones #93?? This is NSFW pic.twitter.com/kVpgeMCDDJ

— Erik Turner Cover 1 (@ErikJTurner) January 8, 2025