Name: Jalen Jones
School: Mississippi Valley State University/Jackson State University
Position: OL
Height: 6-3
Weight: 300

Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season? 

Before this season I set out to be a champion and become an all American unfortunately I did not achieve either.

Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?

They would tell you how hard I fight through whatever circumstances and how positive I am even if we are down we have to stay in the game mentally. A great leader who leads by action and someone they can depend upon.

Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?

When watching film I have to be hard on myself look at the smaller things like my hand placement on a certain play and if I miss with hands how it happened and how I can change it.

Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position? 

My athleticism mixed with my run blocking is a unique balance combined with my feet which gave me the ability to alternate between tackle and guard all season. My skill set can fit in any scheme because of the different offenses I have played in. My experience also sets me apart because I see things faster through my film you often see me point out blitz before they even develop. Just mentally I feel is very important and sets me apart.

Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?

For the off season I will be home working with a local trainer who has trained a lot of professional athletes to come from Memphis. Spending a lot of time watching professional film as well to get a look at different defenses.

Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?

On the field you can see how my feet stand out because plays that some people would be beaten on my feet sometimes gets me out of situations where someone with slower feet would lose. Off the field I would stand out in a way that you wouldn’t know because I will remain humble and out the way if it is not to do with football.

Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?

I am Jalen Jones, guard/tackle, I have a lot of experience and a lot of film I do not have many all conference nods probably due to my team’s record, but it is in the film, what I do believe, film does not lie and I strongly believe I can come in and contribute and learn with whatever team comes my way. One of my best abilities is my athleticism on pulls and screens which you can see in my Jackson State tape where I pulled a lot more because of scheme.