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Shermari Jones NFL Draft Profile
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Shermari Jones Scouting ReportShermari has the feet and feel running between the tackles and in the open field. He has very good vision and patience to pick through defenses. He shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge. He can plant his foot in the ground and explode, showing better straight-line speed than expected. Shermari does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind. He has quick feet with good vision to pick through defenses. He has solid hands and body control and is a reliable receiver. He possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have the elite burst to be a constant big-play threat. Improving patience as a runner, following pulling guards and makes good decisions on his cut.
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Areas for ImprovementJones has a lean frame and lacks ideal bulk or muscle for the position. He does not have great strength, lacking a power element to his game to break many tackles. He is not elite in his vision or strength, he has enough all-around game to be a three-down player at the next level. Jones lacks size to be a true power back, will not move piles at the next level. He is too indecisive and hesitant at the line of scrimmage. He does not always read blocks behind pulling guards. May not be big enough to move piles at the next level and has a tendency to bury his head too soon.
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Shermari Jones Career at Coastal CarolinaShermari Jones played at Tate High School for head coach Jay Lindsey. Named to the 2017 Pensacola News Journal All-Area second team his senior season. Was a six-time MaxPreps Player of the Game his senior season in 2017. Selected to play for the West team in the 2017 Pensacola Sports Association Subway High School All-Star Series. Shermari rushed for 1,076 yards and 15 touchdowns and caught nine passes for 145 yards and a score his senior year for Tate. He recorded eight 100-yard rushing games over his final two high school seasons. Shermari played two seasons at Independence Community College (Kansas) for head coach Kiyoshi Harris and Jason Brown. He was part of the offenseive unit that helped lead his team to an 8-2 overall record and the outright Kansas Jayhawk Conference championship in 2019. Shermari transferred to Coastal Carolina for his junior campaign. He played in all 12 game for the Chants on the season. He carried the ball 84 times for 398 yards and three touchdowns. He also caught one pass for nine yards. Shermari also returned eight kickoffs for 159 yards, including a long of 37 yards. As a senior, Shermari had a breakout campaign rushing for 1,040 yards on 159 attempts. He had long run of 75 yards while scoring 13 touchdowns on the season. He also caught three passes for 28 yards. He played in all 11 games on the season. He was inivited to the 2022 NFLPA College Bowl (senior all star game). He was tabbed the 2021 PFN Sun Belt RB of the Year. |
Shermari Jones NFL Draft Player ProfileShermari Jones has a good build for an NFL running back at six-foot 220-pounds. Good lateral agility, jump cuts well to change running lanes. Works his off-hand well and has upper body strength as a runner. Shows off good ability to run with power when he keeps his pad level low enough. Willing special teamer, plays on kickoff.
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