Chris Jones Arrested: Latest Details and Bond Info on 2016 NFL Draft Prospect

Former Mississippi State defensive lineman Chris Jones was arrested on March 17 and charged with speeding and driving with a suspended license.  

Michael Bonner of the Clarion-Ledger reported Jones couldn't produce a valid driver's license when stopped for speeding that afternoon. The NFL draft prospect met the $922 bond and was released from custody.

On Tuesday, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reported "the district court judge checked the box 'retire the case to the file' on a form used by the prosecutor to resolve a case based on 'mitigating circumstances.'”

Bleacher Report's Matt Miller discussed both the on-field and the off-field considerations when it comes to Jones' draft stock:

The talented defensive tackle appeared in all 13 games for the Bulldogs last season. He racked up 44 total tackles, including 7.5 tackles for a loss and 2.5 sacks to establish himself as one of the top prospects at the position.

Jones announced his intention to skip his senior season and enter the draft in a school release back in January, as noted by the Dispatch:

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After discussing it with my family, I will forego my senior season at Mississippi State and enter the 2016 NFL draft. The past three years in Starkville have been unforgettable, and I am proud to be a part of the legacy that we created. I want to thank my teammates and coaches, especially coach Dan Mullen and defensive line coach David Turner, for giving me the opportunity to wear the maroon and white. As I pursue a dream of playing in the NFL, I will always be a Bulldog.

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NFLDraftScout.com (h/t CBSSports.com) lists him as a potential second- or third-round selection. He checks in as the No. 10 prospect at one of the class' deepest positions and the No. 74 overall player.