Sai'vion Jones NFL Draft 2025 Scouting Report for Denver Broncos DL

The Denver Broncos selected LSU DL Sai'vion Jones with the No. 101 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Sai'von Jones was primarily used as an edge defender at LSU but would be better suited on the inside as more of a 4i- to 3-technique in the NFL. He lined up on the interior at the Senior Bowl and had success in both phases of the game. Also, he's not a good athlete or fluid mover but does have impressive size and strength.

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Jones has good block recognition as a run defender and enough upper-body strength to lock out offensive linemen and win at the point of attack. When rushing the passer, he has solid power to collapse the pocket with a bull rush and has shown a decent rip move to win around the edge.

However, the LSU product is still learning how to use his long arms to his advantage in both phases of the game. He showed improvement this season but does have a habit of using wide hand placement against the run and is pretty inaccurate with his hands when rushing the passer.

Overall, Jones is a developmental prospect, especially if he's going to play a different position in the pros. However, there could be a team that likes his physical traits and is willing to be patient and work with him on the interior defensive line.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'5"

WEIGHT: 289

HAND: 10⅛"

ARM: 33½"

WINGSPAN: 82⅜”

40-YARD DASH: 4.74

VERTICAL: 33"

BROAD: 9'11"

POSITIVES

— Good block recognition as a run defender to put himself in a good position to take on blocks.

— When he keeps his hands tight against the run, he has the upper body strength and arm length to get extension against offensive linemen.

— Can close the gap with tight ends and offensive tackles who lean at the point of attack.

— Decent at getting off blocks against offensive linemen.

— Has solid power as a pass-rusher to collapse the pocket versus tackles, and has shown a solid rip move to win around the edge and help recover when he misses with his hands.

— Active hands when rushing the passer.

— Good pass-rush motor to get coverage sacks and a hustle player overall.

NEGATIVES

— Sub-par athlete overall, making it difficult for him to play on the edge in the NFL.

— Often late to react to the snap and lacks acceleration off the line of scrimmage.

— Could afford to be more physical at the point of attack.

— Inconsistent with his hand placement as a run defender, often landing too wide and exposing his chest.

— Accuracy with his hands when rushing the passer is poor, often missing and allowing offensive linemen to make the first significant contact.

— Struggles to break down in the backfield and lacks lateral movement skills, making it difficult to bring down shifty running backs and quarterbacks.

NOTES

— Born Jul. 3, 2003

— A 4-star recruit in the 2021 class, per 247Sports

— Injuries: didn't suffer any major injuries in college but he was born with a rare breathing disorder and had a tracheotomy tube placed into his neck at three months old

GRADE: 6.3 (Developmental Prospect — 5th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 187

POSITION RANK: DL18

PRO COMPARISON: William Gholston

Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder