49ers: Day 3 draft prospects to watch at 2019 NFL Scouting Combine

2019 NFL Scouting Combine: Day 3 draft prospects 49ers should watch

LEXINGTON, KY - NOVEMBER 03: Jordan Jones #34 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates after a goal line stop in the fourth quarter of the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Kroger Field on November 3, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 34-17. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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LOUISVILLE, KY – NOVEMBER 24: Jordan Jones #34 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates in the game against the Louisville Cardinals on November 24, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Outside linebacker Jordan Jones

Jordan Jones out of Kentucky comes in at 6-foot-2 and 218 pounds. He has seen good production from his college years, with his best season coming when he was a sophomore. Although he has seen a drop from his sophomore year, Jones put together reasonable back-to-back years as a junior and senior.

He finished 2018 with a combined 68 tackles, including 5.5 for a loss. Jones recorded 1.5 sacks, along with his four pass deflections and one fumble recovery.

Jones has an aggressive playing style, which can both be a positive and a negative, depending on the situation. His over-aggressiveness has led to on-field mistakes, at times, and run-ins with coaching staff and opposing players.

However, during his time in Kentucky, he was used as a blitzer, something the 49ers are in need of. He has reasonable athleticism and possess the ability to close quickly with his acceleration and make the tackle.

Jones’ strength lies in man coverage, though has also shown the ability to excel while in zone.