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Injury Knee
2018 Rush/Rec Stats
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23
YDS
44
TD
1
YDS
33
TD
0
2019 Rush/Rec Projections
2019 Fantasy Outlook
A second-round pick out of USC, Jones didn't get on the field until Week 4 of his rookie season and didn't get a carry after Week 13, as coach Dirk Koetter kept using Peyton Barber as his lead back even after a playoff spot was out of reach. Jones' final numbers were abysmal - not surprising given his inconsistent workload - but new coach Bruce Arians' offense might be just what he needs to unlock his potential, especially after the team gave him a vote of confidence by not adding competition in the draft. Jones showed tremendous speed, acceleration and elusiveness in college, and in a more dynamic scheme and playing for a coach willing to give him a chance, he could be headed for a breakout campaign. On the other hand, Arians likely plans to install a pass-first offense, and neither Jones nor Barber has shown much potential as a receiving weapon. It's anyone's guess how the snaps ultimately are divided in this backfield, with Andre Ellington potentially also in the mix. Read Past Outlooks
Limited by knee soreness
Jones (knee) did not practice Monday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
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Auman additionally reported that Jones didn't have any sort of limp and that head coach Bruce Arians attributed Jones' absence strictly to soreness. The second-year back got plenty of work throughout training camp and logged a pair of carries in Friday's preseason win over the Dolphins, but Kevin O'Donnell of Fox13 tweeted a screen shot of a potential hyperextension that Jones may have suffered in his left knee while returning the opening kickoff of that contest. Jones should be considered day-to-day for the time being, with his next opportunity to practice coming Tuesday.
Auman additionally reported that Jones didn't have any sort of limp and that head coach Bruce Arians attributed Jones' absence strictly to soreness. The second-year back got plenty of work throughout training camp and logged a pair of carries in Friday's preseason win over the Dolphins, but Kevin O'Donnell of Fox13 tweeted a screen shot of a potential hyperextension that Jones may have suffered in his left knee while returning the opening kickoff of that contest. Jones should be considered day-to-day for the time being, with his next opportunity to practice coming Tuesday.
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Broken Tackle %
8.7%Positive Run %
69.6%% Yds After Contact
104.5%Avg Yds After Contact
2.0Rushing TD %
4.3%Touches Per Game
3.3% Snaps w/Touch
33.3%Air Yards Per Game
-1.6Air Yards Per Snap
-0.16% Team Air Yards
-0.2%% Team Targets
1.5%Avg Depth of Target
-1.6 YdsCatch Rate
77.8%Drop Rate
22.2%Avg Yds After Catch
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Measurables Review
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Height
5' 11"Weight
208 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.65 secVertical Jump
36.5 inHand Length
8.75 inArm Length
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2018 Fantasy Outlook
The Buccaneers finally gave up on the idea that Doug Martin would be a consistent backfield weapon for them last year, and the front office wasted no time in finding his replacement, selecting Jones with the 38th overall pick in this year's draft. At 5-11, 205, Jones displayed breakaway speed throughout his college career at USC and likely would've done much better than his 4.65 40 time from the combine if he hadn't strained his hamstring while running (he improved to 4.48 at his pro day). Jones has a fluid, upright running style and doesn't take long to hit his top speed, displaying elusiveness in the open field and the ability to change directions on a dime. He wasn't used much as a receiver by the Trojans, but he's shown some natural ability in that area as well. Tampa has plenty of veteran options on the depth chart behind him, and concerns about his size could limit his touches out of the gate, but Jones figures to get every chance to prove he can be a difference-maker in the backfield.
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Quiet in Game 2
Jones rushed for seven yards on two carries during Friday's 16-14 preseason win over Miami. He added a 15-yard kick return during the contest.
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Carries training camp momentum over
Jones rushed four times for 18 yards and brought in his only target for five yards in the Buccaneers' 30-28 preseason loss to the Steelers on Friday. He also returned one kickoff for 19 yards.
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Thrives during live tackling
Jones stood out with two big plays in Tuesday's live-tackling practice session and remains a legitimate contender for the lead-back role, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports. "He's an explosive player," coach Bruce Arians said of Jones. "He's going to be a happening player. He's going to make big plays like that."
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Bulks up in offseason
Jones is up to 221 pounds after playing at approximately 208 pounds during his rookie season last year, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Displays offseason progress
The Buccaneers are excited about the progress Jones displayed during their offseason program, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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