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Edge - Jah Joyner
LB - Matt Jones
T - Parker Clements
CB - Mello Dotson
OL - Jarrod Hufford
TE - Carter Runyon
DL - Trevon Ma'ae
DB - John Humphrey
DB - Hudson Clark
CB - Greedy Vance Jr.
FB/TE - Pat Conroy
LB - Jailin Walker
NT - Anthony "Tank" Booker Jr.
WR - Zakhari Franklin
T - Dominic Boyd

minicamp invite -

QB Hajj-Malik Williams, UNLV
QB Demilon Brown, Arkansas Monticello
RB Devyn Ford, Notre Dame
RB Khalan Griffin, Lamar
TE Jake Roberts, Oklahoma
T Jeremy James, Ole Miss
T Bless Harris, TCU
IOL Dustyn Hall, ECU
IOL Josh Carlin, UCLA
C Connor Pay, BYU
C Weston Franklin, Georgia Tech
C Tanner Miller, Michigan State
IDL Kevin Pointer, Wake Forest
EDGE Jahfari Harvey, SMU
CB Isaiah Rutherford, UMass
CB Kendall Paul, East Texas A&M
CB Lorando Johnson, Baylor
CB Jordan Taylor, James Madison
SAF Quinn Schulte, Iowa
SAF Camby Goff, Air Force
SAF Herman Smith III, Colorado
K Gavin Stewart, Georgia Southern
LS Tom Callahan, Syracuse
RB Kayvon Britten
 
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Jah Joyner
Height
6’ 4’’
Weight
262 lbs
Arm
34’’
Hand
9 3/8’’

  • 2023: Honorable Mention All-Big Ten Conference. Led team with 7.5 sacks, 2 FFs. Played in all 13 games with 1 start (18 tackles, PBU).
  • 2024: Honorable Mention All-Big Ten. Started 12 games (32 tackles, 5.5 TFLs with 4.5 sacks, 7 PBUs 😍, 2 FFs). Did not play in the team's Duke’s Mayo Bowl win over Virginia Tech.

Draft Projection
Round 6

Overview​

Long-limbed edge defender with highs and lows on tape that make him a little more challenging to project. Joyner is a tight-hipped, short-stepping rusher with unimpressive speed and power. His hand work is basic, but he’s resilient and creates opportunities on the edges by utilizing his length and nose for the ball. He lacks a functional anchor to hold up against NFL run blockers and will need to play wide or standing until he improves his core strength and tightens up his block take-on. Joyner has traits but too many mismatched pieces in his game, which makes him a developmental prospect with a lower ceiling.

Strengths​

  • Uses long levers to create leverage and win on the edges.
  • Always a threat to strip quarterbacks when running the arc.
  • Sneaky slap-and-rip move helps him beat tackles inside.
  • Flashes quick punch-and-discard talent into first contact.
  • Zombie-like resilience makes him difficult for blockers to finish.
  • Pursuit intensifies once he smells a play to be made.

Weaknesses​

  • Plays with a narrow base and poor contact balance.
  • Needs to add core strength and work on his footwork and technique.
  • Lacks explosiveness and instincts as an edge rusher.
  • Possesses average get-off and monotone rush speed.
  • Tight hips prevent quality dip-and-flatten at the top of the rush.
  • Unable to create momentum with speed-to-power challenges.
 
  • 6th-year LB Matt Jones: 113 tackles with 9.5 for a loss of 37 yards, 4 sacks for a loss of 26 yards, 6 passes deflected, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
    • 40-yard dash: 4.69
    • Vertical jump: 32.5
    • Broad jump: 9′ 4″
    • 3 cone time: 6.95
    • Shuttle time: 4.34

At 6-3 246
 

Sounds like a young version of Spillane:​

Overall​

Matt Jones is a cerebral, physical linebacker with the instincts and toughness to anchor the middle of a defense. His ability to diagnose plays quickly and precisely react makes him a reliable run defender and an effective blitzer. Jones is a high-motor player who consistently displays effort and physicality, excelling in gap control and support. His zone awareness allows him to disrupt passing lanes and limit completions in the intermediate areas of the field. However, his man-coverage ability is limited, and he struggles to keep pace with faster-running backs and tight ends. Jones’ block-shedding skills are inconsistent, occasionally allowing linemen to neutralize him at the point of attack. Despite these limitations, his leadership qualities and effort make him a valuable asset for defenses seeking a disciplined and hard-nosed linebacker.

Pass Game​

In the passing game, Jones excels in zone coverage, where his awareness and instincts enable him to anticipate routes and disrupt timing between quarterbacks and receivers. He positions himself well to contest passes and has shown the ability to create turnovers when given the opportunity. His blitzing ability is a significant strength, as he times his rushes effectively and uses his physicality to break through protections. However, Jones’ man-coverage skills are a concern, as he often struggles to stay with faster or more agile targets in space. His closing speed is average, which can hinder his ability to recover in coverage or make plays on the ball. Developing better footwork and hip flexibility will be essential for improving his effectiveness in man-to-man assignments.

Run Game​

Jones is a standout run defender, consistently diagnosing plays quickly and filling gaps with authority. His tackling technique is reliable, and he rarely misses opportunities to bring down ball carriers. Jones’s effort and physicality allow him to take on blocks and disrupt running lanes, though his ability to disengage from stronger linemen remains an area for improvement. He plays with discipline, maintaining gap integrity and ensuring the defense remains structurally sound. While his lateral agility is not elite, Jones’ effort and instincts compensate, enabling him to make plays outside the tackles when needed. His consistent motor and ability to rally to the football make him a dependable force in the run game.

Jones projects as a versatile linebacker with starting potential in a run-heavy or blitz-oriented defense. His physicality and intelligence ensure he will contribute early in his career, particularly in base packages and on special teams.
 
conflicting reports on dolac. seeing Rams too
 
Robbykidd said:

Sounds like a young version of Spillane:​

Overall​

Matt Jones is a cerebral, physical linebacker with the instincts and toughness to anchor the middle of a defense. His ability to diagnose plays quickly and precisely react makes him a reliable run defender and an effective blitzer. Jones is a high-motor player who consistently displays effort and physicality, excelling in gap control and support. His zone awareness allows him to disrupt passing lanes and limit completions in the intermediate areas of the field. However, his man-coverage ability is limited, and he struggles to keep pace with faster-running backs and tight ends. Jones’ block-shedding skills are inconsistent, occasionally allowing linemen to neutralize him at the point of attack. Despite these limitations, his leadership qualities and effort make him a valuable asset for defenses seeking a disciplined and hard-nosed linebacker.

Pass Game​

In the passing game, Jones excels in zone coverage, where his awareness and instincts enable him to anticipate routes and disrupt timing between quarterbacks and receivers. He positions himself well to contest passes and has shown the ability to create turnovers when given the opportunity. His blitzing ability is a significant strength, as he times his rushes effectively and uses his physicality to break through protections. However, Jones’ man-coverage skills are a concern, as he often struggles to stay with faster or more agile targets in space. His closing speed is average, which can hinder his ability to recover in coverage or make plays on the ball. Developing better footwork and hip flexibility will be essential for improving his effectiveness in man-to-man assignments.

Run Game​

Jones is a standout run defender, consistently diagnosing plays quickly and filling gaps with authority. His tackling technique is reliable, and he rarely misses opportunities to bring down ball carriers. Jones’s effort and physicality allow him to take on blocks and disrupt running lanes, though his ability to disengage from stronger linemen remains an area for improvement. He plays with discipline, maintaining gap integrity and ensuring the defense remains structurally sound. While his lateral agility is not elite, Jones’ effort and instincts compensate, enabling him to make plays outside the tackles when needed. His consistent motor and ability to rally to the football make him a dependable force in the run game.

Jones projects as a versatile linebacker with starting potential in a run-heavy or blitz-oriented defense. His physicality and intelligence ensure he will contribute early in his career, particularly in base packages and on special teams.
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Just watching his Baylor highlights. Has long arms, reminiscent of Maxx.
 
Treven Ma'ae is a DT prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored an unofficial 9.47 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 100 out of 1881 DT from 1987 to 2025.

6-3 277 pro day size.

Another tweener type.
 
007 said:
I think his 4.6 at the combine did Melo in.
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Has ball hawking ability but not going to be able to play press man because of his speed limitations.
 
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