Official 2007 Live Draft Thread

[Tony Oday]

In an hour we will see If we get Moss I would think....

[Bretsky]

James Jones
Height: 6-1
Weight: 207
Position: Wide Receiver
College: San Jose State
OVERVIEW
The consummate team player, the coaching staff took full advantage of Jones' athletic ability and versatility in 2006. He not only went on to lead the team in receptions, but he also showed a strong throwing arm for the option pass, natural hands to handle punt-return duties and an ability to keep the defenses honest by getting good yardage on the reverse. He went on to score by catching, running and throwing the ball during his final year.

Jones was the 2001 league Most Valuable Player as a senior at Gunderson High School. He was a first-team All-Central Coast Section choice and played in the 2002 Santa Clara County North-South All-Star Game. In addition to football, he lettered in basketball and track, registering a personal best of 6-foot-8 in the high jump.

Deciding to stay local, Jones enrolled at San Jose State in 2002, spending the season on the scout team. He saw minimal action in nine games in 2003, but caught only one pass for 8 yards while recording three tackles. He started six of 11 contests as a sophomore, ranking second on the team with 25 receptions for 317 yards (12.7 average) and a touchdown. He added 80 yards on 11 punt returns (7.3 avg.) and recorded one solo tackle.

As a junior, Jones started just three games but he still finished second on the team with 30 catches for 278 yards (9.3 avg.) and one touchdown. He picked up 48 yards on eight carries (6.0 avg.) and 106 yards on 20 punt returns (5.3 avg.). He also totaled five tackles (four solos) on special teams.

The second-team All-Western Athletic Conference choice was named team MVP in 2006. He led the team with a career-high 70 receptions, gaining 893 yards (12.8 avg.) with 10 touchdowns. He rushed 11 times for 76 yards (6.9 avg.) and a score and returned 11 punts for 121 yards (11.0 avg.). He also connected on 2 of 6 passes for 57 yards and a touchdown.

In 44 games at San Jose State, Jones started 21 contests. He caught 126 passes for 1,496 yards (11.2 avg.) and 12 touchdowns. He gained 126 yards with a score on 24 reverses (9.53 avg.) and completed 3 of 7 passes (42.9 percent) for 58 yards and a touchdowns. Jones made nine tackles (six solos) on special teams and returned 42 punts for 307 yards (7.3 avg.).

ANALYSIS
Positives: Solidly built athlete with a lean, yet defined frame, showing good upper body muscle definition, long arms and large, soft hands … Lacks explosion off the snap but does a good job of accelerating throughout his route … Can fill in as a long snapper in an emergency … Runs with good balance and shows above average hand/eye coordination … Can make the tough catches in traffic and then run around defenders with the ball … Has a smooth, gliding running motion, but does not generate an explosive pull-away burst … Does a nice job of scanning the field to find the open area … Uses his hands well to get a push off the defender up field … Will extend and grab for the ball, showing consistent hand skills … Fights for the ball in traffic, generally coming up with it due to his determined attitude and leaping ability … Has the body control and timing on his leaps to compete for the ball at its high point … Best when utilized on hitches as he has the strength to turn a short toss into valid yardage … Makes good body adjustments tracking the ball in flight … Fluid in and out of his breaks and is alert to coverages, settling into the field's soft areas nicely … Shows good urgency getting down field as the gunner on the coverage units.

Negatives: Lacks great timed speed or a second gear to separate … Tends to look lackadaisical going for the ball at times … Needs to develop better shake moves to escape defenders at the line … Rounds his cuts and has had ball concentration lapses as he needs to be more conscious of securing the ball before running with it … Lacks a separation burst and needs to develop better moves to sell the route and surprise the defensive back … For his size, he seems too passive when it comes to blocking, lacking the ability (or desire) to sustain and finish his blocks … Takes soft angles out of his breaks and defensive backs generally stay with him through the route … Even though he has good weight-room strength, it fails to translate to the field, as he will be stopped on initial contact.

Compares To: Ben Obomanu, Seattle Seahawks … Even though he lacks blazing speed, Jones manages to get to most balls thrown his way … He is better suited for hitches and short-area routes but needs to be crisper in his open-field cuts … He is a marginal blocker and not really elusive, as he won't be one that can be used to threaten the deep secondary … However, he reads defenses well and has a knack for finding soft areas on the field.

INJURY REPORT
No injuries reported.

AGILITY TESTS
Campus: 4.59 in the 40-yard dash … Bench pressed 225 pounds 21 times … 35-inch vertical jump … 10-foot-6 broad jump … 32½-inch arm length … 9¾-inch hands … Right-handed.

Combine: 4.6 in the 40-yard dash … 1.63 10-yard dash … 2.67 20-yard dash … 4.2 20-yard shuttle … 11.58 60-yard shuttle … 7.06 three-cone drill … 34-inch vertical jump … 9-foot-11 broad jump … Bench pressed 225 pounds 22 times.

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Gunderson (San Jose, Calif.) High School, playing football for coaches Jay Carrasco and Chris Bolding … 2001 league Most Valuable Player as a senior at Gunderson High School … First-team All-Central Coast Section choice and played in the 2002 Santa Clara County North-South All-Star Game … In addition to football, he lettered in basketball and track, registering a personal best of 6-foot-8 in the high jump.

PERSONAL
Sociology major … Born March 31, 1984 in San Jose, Calif.

To Make Mr Jennings Happy, I'd like to pronnounce

WTF

[Packnut]

Stud

I had the same initial thought Partial. It almost screams "need reach" but trust if Thompson takes need into consideration it is on the mild end.

Then I watched the vid and read the report. He sounds good. Looks like the typical uncovered stud that Thompson finds.

You need to take a stand up act on the road cause:


YOU FUNNY!

[MadtownPacker]

James Jones WR

Who is that? Way to even show who they picked ESPN.

TT small school sleeper WR pick for the 2007 draft (Murphy, Jennings)?

[motife]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdOaAwitdik

James Jones makes a "play of the day".

[Partial]

BRB guys, going to get pizza. Keep me posted. Do we have another third round pick?

[Bretsky]

James Jones WR

Who is that? Way to even show who they picked ESPN.

TT small school sleeper WR pick for the 2007 draft (Murphy, Jennings)?

It doesn't looked like this guy produced like they did though

[AtlPackFan]

In an hour we will see If we get Moss I would think....

I think if Moss happens, its tomorrow or after...no more tonight. Of course, I am ALWAYS wrong.

[BallHawk]

There goes Mad's guy to the Titans.

[motife]

San Jose State 20, New Mexico 12

San Jose State University's James Jones (3) and Chester Coleman (86) celebrate Jones' touchdown against New Mexico State University in the second quarter. San Jose State defeated New Mexico State, 20-12, in the New Mexico Bowl at University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Saturday, December 23, 2006.
(NHAT V. MEYER, MCT)
Dec 23, 2006

[Tony Oday]

In an hour we will see If we get Moss I would think....

I think if Moss happens, its tomorrow or after...no more tonight. Of course, I am ALWAYS wrong.

I dont think Moss will be had for less than a third...

[MadtownPacker]

In an hour we will see If we get Moss I would think....

I think if Moss happens, its tomorrow or after...no more tonight. Of course, I am ALWAYS wrong.

Then say it twice!!

[Joemailman]

James Jones
WR, San Jose State

War Room analysis
Strengths: Is a strong runner after the catch. Can turn short receptions into long touchdowns. Has quickness to separate when running routes with knee bend and good body position. Shows good, strong hands. Shows the toughness to catch slants and crossing routes with linebackers barreling down on him. Is fearless going up for high passes. Is elusive enough to make the first defender miss.

Weaknesses: Lacks elite speed to separate on deep routes. Runs upright too often, hindering ability to make strong, quick cuts.

Bottom line: Jones will be a surprise because of his big-play flair. He should improve with pro experience and become a good receiver with big-play ability.

[chain_gang]

We'll see. I did like your guy Williams, Mad. Really liked Mike Walker, see the jags took him right after the pack's pick.

[Packnut]

Production

James Jones WR

Who is that? Way to even show who they picked ESPN.

TT small school sleeper WR pick for the 2007 draft (Murphy, Jennings)?

It doesn't looked like this guy produced like they did though

That's cause he did'nt produce. Martin and Holliday have nothing to worry about from this guy...........