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Leanell Jones (College Stats) - 1976 NFL Draft Pick #253 by DET

What The Experts Thought Before The Draft

Pre-Draft Analysis for Leanell Jones - 1976 NFL Draft

Player Overview:
  • Name: Leanell Jones
  • Position: Defensive Back
  • College: University of Southern California
College Stats:
  • Tackles: 95
  • Interceptions: 7
  • Pass Deflections: 12
  • Forced Fumbles: 2
Strengths:
  • Excellent ball skills and instincts in coverage.
  • Strong tackler with a physical playing style.
  • Versatile player capable of playing both cornerback and safety.
  • Good speed and athleticism, allowing him to cover ground quickly.
Areas for Improvement:
  • Needs to improve technique in man-to-man coverage.
  • Can be overly aggressive at times, leading to missed tackles.
Overall Projection:

Leanell Jones was expected to be a solid addition to any NFL secondary. His combination of size, speed, and ball skills gave him the potential to become a starting defensive back. Teams looking for a player who can contribute both in coverage and against the run would find him appealing. While he had areas to improve, particularly in coverage technique, his college performance suggested he had the upside to develop into a reliable NFL player.