The Denver Broncos had a pre-draft video call with Houston offensive lineman Josh Jones this week, according to Draft Wire’s Justin Melo.
Jones (6-5, 319 pounds) ran a 40-yard dash in 5.27 seconds and bench-pressed 225 pounds 24 times at the combine earlier this offseason. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein has compared Jones to Bobby Massie, who was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2012 draft.
“He’s a good fit for a move-oriented rushing attack and has the traits and talent to become a future starter if he continues to develop with coaching,” Zierlein wrote of Jones on NFL.com.
Jones is the fifth-best tackle in this year’s class, according to Luke Easterling’s post-combine rankings on Draft Wire.
If selected by the Broncos, Jones would likely be viewed as an eventual successor to Garett Bolles at left tackle. If his fifth-year option is not picked up, Bolles will become a free agent next spring.
Denver will have 10 picks to use in the NFL draft (April 23-25).
