What are you taking about man? We picked Jones in the 4th or 5th round so please explain how he was the "highest graded center" from the last few drafts. Maybe he got the best grades out of all the other centers. Like academics. GPA. As a pro he has shown NOTHING to even warrant a roster spot anymore IMO.
He has been garbage the games he barely played and was not good enough or didn't have enough strength to compete at the position at the pro level. He couldn't beat out the worst center in the league last year statistically. Let's be real bro..Barrett is trash and needs to find a new career and soon.
Thanks for your response, Jones slipped down the draft because of injury, pure and simple. Our o-line was garbage for most of the time last year, so go figure..
Jones won All-American honors at centre, right guard and left tackle,
according to NFLDraftScout.com, Jones was the top-ranked guard and 16th-best overall prospect in the draft...
CBS Sports
"Rarely does a technically-refined offensive lineman earn top billing at a university with such tradition of producing flashy athletes at virtually every position, but in the case of do-everything Jones, the honor is well deserved."
NFL.COM DRAFT - GRADE - 85.1
BOTTOM LINE 2012 Rimington and 2011 Outland Trophy winner has played every spot on the line while helping the Tide win three BCS championships in the last four years. Has spent most of his time on the interior, which is where he projects best in the NFL. While not the strongest or most athletic lineman, Jones’ versatility, intelligence and high character should get him penciled in at guard or center for the next decade in the NFL.
Charlie Campbell from Walter Football
A smart and versatile Lineman, Jones excelled at Guard, Tackle and Center for the Crimson Tide. He is an excellent technician. His hand placement and knee bend are picture perfect. There is no doubt that Jones has done a superb job of developing his technique... Jones is rock steady in pass protection. He is quick and shuffles his feet with speed rushers while having the powerful base to stand up bull rushers... As a run blocker, Jones has the strength to push defensive linemen around at the point of attack. He is a good drive blocker to be a power-man blocker with the mobility to hit blocks on the second level. Jones could fit as a zone blocker or in a power-man blocking scheme as a pro.
Ohh and this from the Denver Broncos
A highly intelligent, high character technician like Barrett Jones would definitely be a Top-6 Offensive Lineman for the Denver Broncos if they select him. There isn’t a whole lot to dislike about Jones, with the exception of his strength, which surely can be addressed. He already outsmarts his opponents with excellent technique and that is the biggest difference for college players making the jump to the Pros. I would nab him in the 2nd round in a heartbeat, but I’m not so sure he will make it to where Denver’s pick lies.
