Draft Profile: Bio

Mikel Jones from IMG Academy High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Jones joined Syracuse after being heavily recruited.

In 2019 as a freshman Jones saw action in 12 games and played a total of 384 snaps at linebacker for the Orange. He recorded 26 tackles, 8 assists, while adding 16 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 6 total pressures, which included 4 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack on the season.

As a sophomore for the Orange in 2020 Jones played in 11 games and took part in 749 snaps for the Orange. He recorded decent 57 tackles, 19 assists, while adding 35 stops. In coverage Jones made one pass breakup, 4 interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 71.0. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 14 total pressures, and 7 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and 3 sacks during the year.

In 2021 as a junior Jones played in 12 games and contributed on 705 snaps. He recorded decent 70 tackles, 27 assists while making 44 stops. In coverage Jones chalked up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 105.6. As a pass rusher, he produced 19 total pressures, which included 15 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 3 sacks on the year.

In 2022 as a senior Jones logged playing time in 11 games and logged a total of 628 snaps for the Orange. He also added decent 53 tackles, 25 assists, and 37 stops. While in coverage Jones made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 90.2. As a pass rusher, he tallied 14 total pressures, which included 9 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 3 sacks on the season.