Cardinals selected Texas OT Christian Jones with the No. 162 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Jones (6'5/305) was originally a three-star OT from the 2018 class and checks in at a seasoned 24 years old, having spent six years in college. A four-year starter at both tackle spots spanning 48 total starts, the Cypress, Texas achieved all-conference honors twice. Jones’ inexperience with the sport prior to college has been addressed with his physical maturity and his extended stay in Austin. Though he is a bit of a waist-bender, his thick build and strong anchor makes up for any imbalance issues caused by his stance. Jones has some of the best feet in the class, where he is rarely out of control and is ready to exert his strength at any given point. Combine his educated feet with 34.5” long arms and 5.04s 40-yard dash speed (91st%) and the pieces of the puzzle start to add up. He has a good chance to make Arizona’s roster this summer.
