Matt Jones was not originally in the projection model prior to his declaration for the NFL Draft. The Florida back was not overly productive in his college career, but at an estimated 230 pounds has projected athleticism score to be an intriguing player in the middle rounds.
Big Men That Can Move
In Matt Jones’ size range, few running back prospects have his speed. Over the past 15 draft classes a total of 28 backs fit the criteria. There are plenty of top-100 draft picks, including names like Carlos Hyde and LeVeon Bell.
The separating factor between the fantasy ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ is their rushing score in the model. At -18%, Matt Jones lags in the category, topping out at 68 yards per game in each of his final two seasons at Florida. He was also not a big touchdown producer OR a part of the passing game (-49% receiving score). His 4.8 career YPC is well below-average as well.
