Chiefs work out C Ben Jones

Mr. Laz · 04-14-2012, 02:58 PM

maybe they prefer that Hudson stay at LG instead

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Ben Jones to visit the Eagles this weekend
by Aaron Wilson of Scout.com, April 14, 2012 at 4:29 pm ET

Ben Jones Profile

University of Georgia center Ben Jones visits the Philadelphia Eagles this weekend.

Jones has worked out privately for the Baltimore Ravens, Eagles, New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Atlanta Falcons, Cincinnati Bengals and the St. Louis Rams.

The 6-foot-3, 303-pounder bench pressed 225 pounds 29 times at the NFL scouting combine, registering a 5.44 in the 40-yard dash, a 30 1/2 inch vertical leap, an 8-9 broad jump, a 7.95 in the three-cone drill and a 4.74 in the 20-yard shuttle.

Jones started all four seasons for the Bulldogs and is graded as a second-round draft pick.

Jones played in the Senior Bowl and garnered All-American and All-Southeastern Conference notice last season.

We caught up with Jones recently for the following interview:

Scout: How's the draft process going?

Jones: "It's been a great process. You work out every day. You don't have to go to class. I think I can get used to that. It's exciting.

"This has been a dream of mine to play in the NFL. I'm soaking in the moment. I'm not really that nervous. Eerything has worked out and I'm looking forward to the opportunity."

Scout: What kind of feedback are you getting from NFL teams?

Jones: "They like that I'm a smart player that knows the ofense. I was a leader in college. I'm definitely able to communicate and make all the checks. That's a vital part of what we do at center. I lost 10 to 15 pounds, so I'm more athletic now. I'm hearing second round, no later than the third.

"I can change directions well. I can play guard. I can be a swingman. Teams aren't going to draft just a center. You've got to be able to play all three interior spots."

Scout: What would you like to do as far as getting involved in the community?

Jones: "I'm an education major and I love working with kids. I want to do camps in the summer and offseason. I've worked in the Boys and Girls club in Athens. I want to have a free camp for kids to have an opportunity. When I'm done playing, I want to coach. I want to stay around football the rest of my life."

Scout: Do you emulate any NFL centers?

Jones: "I'm definitely a big fan of Jeff Saturday. I grew up watching him. He's one of my role models."

For more coverage of the NFL, go to profootball.scout.com.

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Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Chiefs work out C Ben Jones maybe they prefer that Hudson stay at LG instead ================ Ben Jones to visit the Eagles this weekend by Aaron Wilson of Scout.com, April 14, 2012 at 4:29 pm ET Ben Jones Profile University of Georgia center Ben Jones visits the Philadelphia Eagles this weekend. Jones has worked out privately for the Baltimore Ravens, Eagles, New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Atlanta Falcons, Cincinnati Bengals and the St. Louis Rams. The 6-foot-3, 303-pounder bench pressed 225 pounds 29 times at the NFL scouting combine, registering a 5.44 in the 40-yard dash, a 30 1/2 inch vertical leap, an 8-9 broad jump, a 7.95 in the three-cone drill and a 4.74 in the 20-yard shuttle. Jones started all four seasons for the Bulldogs and is graded as a second-round draft pick. Jones played in the Senior Bowl and garnered All-American and All-Southeastern Conference notice last season. We caught up with Jones recently for the following interview: Scout: How's the draft process going? Jones: "It's been a great process. You work out every day. You don't have to go to class. I think I can get used to that. It's exciting. "This has been a dream of mine to play in the NFL. I'm soaking in the moment. I'm not really that nervous. Eerything has worked out and I'm looking forward to the opportunity." Scout: What kind of feedback are you getting from NFL teams? Jones: "They like that I'm a smart player that knows the ofense. I was a leader in college. I'm definitely able to communicate and make all the checks. That's a vital part of what we do at center. I lost 10 to 15 pounds, so I'm more athletic now. I'm hearing second round, no later than the third. "I can change directions well. I can play guard. I can be a swingman. Teams aren't going to draft just a center. You've got to be able to play all three interior spots." Scout: What would you like to do as far as getting involved in the community? Jones: "I'm an education major and I love working with kids. I want to do camps in the summer and offseason. I've worked in the Boys and Girls club in Athens. I want to have a free camp for kids to have an opportunity. When I'm done playing, I want to coach. I want to stay around football the rest of my life." Scout: Do you emulate any NFL centers? Jones: "I'm definitely a big fan of Jeff Saturday. I grew up watching him. He's one of my role models." For more coverage of the NFL, go to profootball.scout.com.
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