Sep 30, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; LSU Tigers offensive linemen Miles Frazier (70) and Emery Jones Jr. (50) react after a touchdown review in favor of the Tigers during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Emery Jones Jr. OT LSU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Emery Jones Jr. OT LSU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Right Tackle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/17/2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.30 seconds (42%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.1 DOB: 03/05/2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Right Tackle | |
| Last Updated: 04/17/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 5.30 seconds (42%*) | |
| Age: 21.1 DOB: 03/05/2004 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 82.4 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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79% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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76% |
| Run Blocking: |
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73% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#143
Position rank:
#23
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| College Games: 36 College Snaps: 2400 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
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247 RATING: 95/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Tyler Steen - Alabama |
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97% |
| Blake Fisher - Notre Dame |
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94% |
| Ryan Hayes - Michigan |
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90% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Emery "E.J." Jones Jr. rose from hometown hero to SEC stalwart during his three-year tenure at LSU. The Baton Rouge native stepped into the Tigers' starting lineup just two weeks into his freshman season and never looked back, starting 36 of 38 career games at right tackle. Jones formed one of college football's premier tackle duos alongside Will Campbell, helping LSU's offense average a blistering 40 points and 475 yards per game during his career. His development curve accelerated quickly, earning Freshman All-America honors before collecting back-to-back Second-Team All-SEC selections in 2023 and 2024.Jones' journey is marked by resilience and deep Louisiana roots. After tragically losing his father to a heart attack in February 2021, he honored his dad by wearing number 50 - his father's jersey number. The former Catholic High School standout brought championship pedigree to LSU, having led his high school squad to consecutive state titles while earning All-State honors. A four-star recruit with basketball in his background, Jones swiftly translated his athletic gifts to the college game, anchoring an offensive line that produced eye-popping numbers and helped quarterback Jayden Daniels capture the 2023 Heisman Trophy.
His junior campaign showcased remarkable pass protection efficiency, allowing just one sack across 864 snaps while playing every offensive snap in SEC competition. Jones' unit led the conference and ranked 15th nationally in sacks allowed. Prior to surrendering his lone sack against Texas A&M, Jones had maintained a pristine 17-game sack-free streak - testament to his technical development and consistency against premier edge rushers. After three productive seasons and an invitation to the Senior Bowl, Jones opted to forego his senior year and declare for the 2025 NFL Draft.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Packs a violent first punch that stuns defenders and creates immediate separation in pass protection
- Possesses broad shoulders and true tackle length (34¼" arms) that repeatedly stymies edge rushers' first move
- Shows impressive hand-reset ability when initial punch gets wiped, won't stay beaten on counter moves
- Approaches run blocking with nasty demeanor, straining through the whistle and picking up defenders off the turf
- Displays smooth lateral movement skills when pulling around edge, arriving with balance and pop on contact
- Demonstrates acute understanding of landmarks and angles that compensates for average athleticism
- Brings basketball background that manifests in surprisingly nimble footwork in tight quarters
- Maintained starter-level play despite facing seven potential first-round edge rushers in SEC competition
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Balance issues consistently appear on tape, ending up on ground far too often especially against counter moves
- Hand placement ventures wide and outside framework, limiting ability to control defenders through entire rep
- Tends to lunge forward when facing speed, creating vulnerability to inside counter moves
- Struggles identifying and picking up late pressure and stunts, caught flat-footed against Ole Miss blitz package
- Five false start penalties in 2024 (four on road games) indicate concentration lapses in hostile environments
Scouting Report: Summary
When you watch Jones work in tight quarters, you see a different animal than when he's asked to operate in space. His film reveals a mauler with legitimate pop in his hands and the nasty streak to finish blocks through the echo of the whistle. The slight discrepancy between his pass blocking and run blocking grades tells the story of a player whose technical foundation remains under construction despite his physical gifts.The transition to the NFL will demand refinement of his raw tools. His inconsistent balance and hand placement issues appear fixable with proper coaching, but will require patience. A move inside to guard would capitalize on his drive-blocking strengths while minimizing his vulnerability against speed rushers who can exploit his occasional over-eagerness to reach edge landmarks. His basketball background shows up in flashes of coordination that suggest untapped potential.
Jones brings day one value as a short-yardage specialist while his technical development catches up to his physical toolkit. His performance against Alabama's NFL-caliber defensive front – creating consistent movement at the point of attack – demonstrates what makes him an intriguing prospect. With focused coaching on maintaining leverage through contact and cleaning up his base in pass protection, Jones could develop into a quality starter by his second or third season in the pros.
Written By:
Wyatt Brooks (SEC)
Emery Jones Jr. percentiles vs other Offensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Emery Jones Jr. (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
96.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
22.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.