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5 things you should know about Cyrus Jones

By Connor Fulton

Nov 14, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Cyrus Jones (5) returns a punt that would result in a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Cyrus Jones (5) returns a punt that would result in a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Geno Matias-Smith (24) and defensive back Cyrus Jones (5) during the game against the Michigan State Spartans in the 2015 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Jones is a film room rat

According to an interview with the Boston Globe, Jones spent a ton of time in the film room analyzing his craft.

"I used to get teased a lot at ’Bama by my coaches saying I should have an office where their offices were because I was in the film room so much and up there almost just as much as they were. I love watching film and think that’s the key to becoming a better player. There are a lot of players in this league that have physical gifts and talent but you know working hard off the field, I think that’s what separates you."

Handing out grades for Patriots’ 2016 draft picks

Look, you don’t go from a little-used wide receiver as a true freshman to one of the nation’s best cornerbacks as a senior without spending hours upon hours watching film. Jones’ cornerback technique improved each year, and it was a direct result of his willingness to shack-up in the film room for hours at a time.

All that experience watching film most likely paid dividends for Jones during that pre-Alabama pro day film session with Belichick.

Next: 3. Jones has excellent ball skills

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