Summary

Brandon Jones was selected in Round 3 (#70 Overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft out of the University of Texas. With the Longhorns, Jones was a three-year contributor for the Longhorns, finishing his collegiate career with 233 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions, and 9 passes defended, while earning Second-Team All-Big 12 honors. In the NFL, Jones developed into a valuable rotational starter and sub-package defender, contributing on defense and special teams. Through the 2024 season, he has totaled 200+ career tackles, 5+ sacks, multiple interceptions, and forced fumbles, showing impact as a blitzer and downhill defender. While injuries have interrupted stretches of his career, Jones is regarded as a resilient and team-oriented professional, praised for toughness, energy, and willingness to embrace demanding roles within defensive systems.

Strengths

• Athleticism: Explosive mover with good range and closing burst. Experience as strong safety, box defender, and sub-package piece.

• Downhill Physicality: Aggressive attacking the line of scrimmage. Willing, physical tackler who fills alleys decisively.

• Blitz Ability: Times pressures well and is especially effective finishing as an extra rusher. Plays with urgency and physical intent.

• Motor & Effort: Plays with urgency and physical intent. Competitive in short-area matchups.

Weaknesses

• Measurables for Position: Injury history has limited availability and continuity, and his height/weight limitations (1.61 Measurables score) impact his high-impact play style.

• Deep Coverage Range: Not a true single-high safety. Can be late recognizing route combinations in space.

• Slot Stressed: Can be put in a blender by quicker slot receivers.

• Aggression Over Discipline: Aggressive style can lead to over-pursuit.

Outlook

Jones is a strong fit for Denver’s physical, aggressive defensive approach, particularly in systems that value safety versatility, pressure packages, and downhill run support. He profiles best as a strong safety or sub-package defender, where he can play near the line of scrimmage, blitz, and match up against tight ends and backs without being overexposed in deep coverage. His athleticism allows defensive coordinators to disguise pressure looks and maintain flexibility on early downs. Looking ahead, Jones projects as a high-energy starter or rotational safety whose impact is maximized through defined usage. While durability and deep-coverage limitations cap elite upside, his physicality, versatility, and competitive makeup provide a high floor and valuable situational impact. For Denver, Jones offers defensive toughness, versatility, and playmaking potential when deployed in in a complimentary lieutenant to Talanoa Hufanga, his strengths are accentuated.