DRAFT TRACKER 2021

Athletic and instinctive, Brown offers inside/outside cornerback skill and experience, but his average size and speed might make the slot a more likely home. He plays the game like an angry hornet with a relentless, edgy play demeanor. Brown plays with ideal eye balance and field awareness that complements his short-area twitch and anticipatory skills to challenge throws. He has the strength, athleticism and football intelligence to play any coverage technique and often traveled with the opponent's best wideout. He will eventually lose some ground deep and can be overtaken by big receivers. He's often chippy against opposing receivers and loves to come downhill as a run defender. Brown plays with the competitive spirit and talent to leave an imprint on the game as a starting nickel with CB2 potential.

Jones has trimmed down during his pre-draft preparations, but whether he is in the 320s or the 340s, he's still going to be pigeonholed as a limited, two-gapping nose in an even or odd front. He has good strength that can be activated as a run stuffer against single blocks, but he's often his own worst enemy with poor hand placement and below-average balance that lands him on the ground too often. There are flashes in his game, but inconsistency against double teams and a lack of rush potential could make him a late-round pick and a low-end backup.