Charlie Campbell
The 2027 NFL Draft has a lot of hype about the potential quarterback class, and there are other positions that have emerged as strengths. There could be a deep group of good wide receiver talent, and cornerback has the potential to be a quality class. One of the corners who is helping to make it a stronger class is Mississippi State’s Kelley Jones. In speaking with some team sources, they see Jones as a starter and potential first-round pick.
The 6-foot-3, 196-pound Jones is a big cornerback with impressive coverage skills. In 2026, Jones has 17 tackles with seven passes broken up. Jones is long, physical, and has speed. On top of coverage skills, Jones is a willing tackler and run defender. In 2025, Jones had 34 tackles with two interceptions and 11 passes broken up. He had 28 tackles as a freshman.
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