Jones redshirted in 2005 despite being ranked the No. 1 recruit in the state of Georgia by some services. He racked up 56 tackles and two interceptions but started just two games in '06.

A starter in 12 of 13 games as a sophomore, Jones emerged as one of the best at his position in the country, posting 76 tackles and a team-leading five interceptions in earning second-team all-SEC honors. It was his missed tackle against Georgia Tech runner Roddy Jones, however, that many remembered from his 2008 campaign.

After considering leaving after the '08 season for the NFL, Jones opted to stay at Georgia. His numbers slipped slightly (73 tackles, four INTs), but Jones was steady in coverage and as an open-field tackler.

With all of the attention Eric Berry (Tennessee), Earl Thomas (Texas) and Taylor Mays (Southern Cal) have received, Jones has gone a little under the radar for those outside of the SEC. NFL scouts see the big-hitting ballhawk as capable of making an immediate impact at either safety position.

Read & React: A bit inconsistent in this area, as he's aggressive to come up in run support. Can be tricked by good play-action, though he shows the change-of-direction agility and straight-line speed to recover. Rarely out of position, even if fooled initially. Ballhawk who keeps his eyes trained on the quarterback and has the burst to close on underneath routes.

Man Coverage: A bit high-cut and lacks the foot quickness and loose hips to come down and cover NFL receivers out of the slot, but has good straight-line speed and fair change-of-direction ability for centerfield. Fluid athlete that competes for the ball.

Zone Coverage: Typically a good zone coverage defender, but follows the quarterback's eyes and will drift out of position at times. Changes direction pretty well for a defender of his size and closes quickly on the ball. Has good range to get to the sideline from the opposite hash. Intimidating hitter who protects the middle of the field. Significantly improved his angles in pursuit in 2009.

Closing/Recovery: Even with his size, this ranks as one of Jones' better traits. Has a second gear to recover when trailing deep. Good leaping ability. Explosive vertical with good height, long arms and good hand-eye coordination to make the interception. Can plant his foot in the ground and drive downhill to close on underneath routes. Believes the ball is his and competes hard for the interception. Will sneak his hands between the receiver's to knock the ball away in an attempt to tip it to himself.

Run Support: Improved significantly in this area in 2009, but remains a bit of a work in progress. Reacts aggressively to the run, exploding upfield through the trash to close on the ballcarrier at or near the line of scrimmage. Crashes in a bit out of control and elusive backs with vision can see him coming. Turns quickly and pursues hard when he misses tackles. Takes good angles in pursuit and can track down the faster ballcarrier.

Tackling: Too inconsistent in this area, considering his athleticism, size and strength. Flashes the ability to be textbook hit-lift-drive tackler capable of the eye-popping hit. Likes to lower his shoulder to make big hit and sometimes fails to wrap up. Typically supplies such an explosive collision that ballcarriers aren't able to maintain their feet, but could see some slipped tackles in the NFL. Good strength for the pull-down tackle.

Intangibles: Good toughness and durability. After redshirting in 2006, played in every game in his college career. Characterized as immature and inconsistent early in his career, but developed into a team leader and one of the steadier players on a defense that underachieved in 2009.

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Other interesting Facts:

04/26/2010 - COULD SURPRISE: Safety Reshad Jones: Taken with the last pick in the fifth round, the Georgia safety has the size and ball-hawking skills that this regime covets as indicated by his nine interceptions in his last two seasons.

04/26/2010 - The Dolphins gave up their two sixth-round picks to get Washington's last pick of the fifth round so they could take Georgia S Reshad Jones. One of those traded-away picks was originally acquired from Washington for OLB Jason Taylor in the 2008 trade. Taylor returned to the Dolphins last season but recently signed with the Jets when Miami pulled its midseason offer. "If Bill (Parcells) has a problem with me, that's fine. Again, I'm a big guy. I'm not going to sit here and be bitter. ... And I understand the fans are going to be bitter about me going to New York. I would just ask fans to put themselves in my shoes and ask what they would do. "Zach (Thomas) made a great analogy about you're dating a girl and she wants to get married and you say, 'Yeah, I want to marry you but give me a few weeks to go out and date as many other people as I can and if I find somebody a little younger and better looking ... If I can't, then I'll come back and I'll go ahead and marry you.'" -- Taylor on how the Dolphins refused to negotiate with him until after the draft.

04/26/2010 - The Dolphins crossed off two of their four perceived draft needs before NFL commissioner Roger Goodell opened his mouth Thursday evening at Radio City Music Hall. First, they decided at the Senior Bowl that last year's blossoming right defensive end Randy Starks would move to nose tackle to succeed an aging Jason Ferguson, who also is facing an eight-game suspension. Secondly, they finally acquired a playmaking receiver in Brandon Marshall from Denver last week for their second-round pick to erase another glaring weakness. They didn't plug their third hole until trading both of their sixth-round picks to the Redskins for a fifth-rounder that turned into Georgia safety Reshad Jones -- who could easily win the starting free safety job left vacant by free-agent bust Gibril Wilson.

04/26/2010 - A closer look at the Dolphins' picks: Round 5/163 -- Reshad Jones, S, 6-1, 214, Georgia, Stock dropped but displayed playmaking skills with 11 career interceptions and should compete for starting free safety with Chris Clemons.

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