Former Georgia OL Broderick Jones makes pre-draft visit to Tennessee Titans on Tuesday
With the NFL Combine and pro days coming to an end and the NFL Draft right around the corner, NFL franchises are now focused on visits and workouts ahead of the draft. And NFL insider Aaron Wilson reported Wednesday that former Georgia offensive lineman Broderick Jones has various visits with teams this week ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft.
According to Wilson, Jones is scheduled to visit with the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday and the New York Jets on Wednesday.
Jones is regarded as one of the most talented and physically gifted offensive linemen in this year’s draft class, projected to be drafted in the first round. The 6-foot-5, 311-pound left tackle impressed at the NFL Combine, running a 4.97-second 40-yard dash and a 30-inch vertical jump. He was a five-star prospect out of high school ranked the No. 1 offensive tackle in the nation in 2020 according to On3’s Industry Rankings, and helped lead Georgia to back to back national championships the past two seasons.
The Tennessee Titans have the No. 11 overall pick in the NFL Draft this year, and could go in multiple directions with that pick. They have various areas of need, but did release veteran offensive tackle Taylor Lewan this offseason, a position where Jones could immediately be plugged in and play.
The New York Jets on the other hand have the No. 13 pick in the first round. And while it has been rumored that the No. 13 pick could be a part of a potential trade for quarterback Aaron Rodgers, it’s been reported that the Green Bay Packers have backed away from the pick. The Jets are expected to eventually claim Rodgers via trade, and adding some needed extra protection for him up front with Jones would make sense.
More on the 2023 NFL Draft
The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event will be held at the plaza just outside of Union Station.
Round 1 of the NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 28, and Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 29. The draft will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on both ESPN and NFL Network.
To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility. 100 underclassmen were approved for last year’s draft. 73 of those 100 underclassmen were granted special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees.