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2025 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about SAI'VION JONES:
LSU | Hometown: Vacherie, LA | HT: 6054 | WT: 283 | 40 time: 4.75 | Hand: 1000 | Arm: 3400 | Wing: 8238
Two year starter. Imposing edge defender with outstanding size, length, and height. Played from both a two and three point stance aligning anywhere from a wide nine to four technique. Explosive at the snap he shows a stiff punch with quick violent hands to attack blockers. Solid setting the edge he can lock out a blocker while locating the ball. Generally shows second effort to get off a block if tied up. Rarely stays blocked and can discard blockers with a powerful club move and arm over. Adept at attacking pullers by staying square on the line and squeezing the running lane. Effective on inside stunts with a relentless burst to beat an interior blocker. As a pass rusher has been productive generating pressure, collapsing the pocket from the outside. His quick get off can get him around the arc with bend and flex. Shows a dip and rip move to beat a tackle turning the corner. Often uses a bull rush into a move and can create a two way go. Can be explosive coming off a block closing on the quarterback. Power rushes create opportunities for counter moves such as a spin. Flashes an occasional cross chop to get free. At times lets blockers get into his frame and is slow to disengage, opening up an alley for a back. Can get too far upfield on off-tackle runs creating a running lane. Occasionally is late on a tackle and lunges. Has some misses as a result. Pad level versus the run can be inconsistent. Jones is an ascending prospect who most likely projects as a 4-3 hand in the dirt defensive end. Flashed his positive traits at the Senior Bowl which helped his cause.
2024 Stats: 40 T, 7.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 2 PBU, 8 QBH, 2 FF. BP-19. Draft projection: 3rd/4th round