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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 Cyrus Jones (5) intercepts a pas intended for Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Aaron Burbridge (16) during the second quarter in the 2015 CFP semifinal at the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Jones has excellent ball skills

One thing about Jones that we kept hearing during the pre-draft process was his outstanding ball skills. Jones is not the typical cornerback; he won’t let an easy interception bounce off his fingertips. He will reel it in.

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As a high school senior, Jones accumulated 2,365 all-purpose yards as a running back and wide receiver, numbers that drew the interest of Alabama. Jones spent his freshman year catching passes in Alabama practices and he even snagged four balls over the course of the season in live action.

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When Jones flipped to cornerback, his ball skills were evidenced by seven interceptions over three seasons. Jones’ comfort handling the football also shines through during punt returns. Speaking of punt returns…

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