Ernest Jones, LB, South Carolina. Ranked #204 overall on the 2021 consensus board (Round 6 projection); LA Rams drafted him in Round 3, pick 103.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
80STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | LA | 12-5 | 26 | 1 | 4 | 59% | 62 |
| '22 | LA | 5-12 | 53 | 4 | 2 | 66% | 68 |
| '23 | LA | 10-7 | 56 | 14 | 6 | 93% | 89 |
| '24 | SEA | 10-7 | 58 | 4 | 4 | 96% | 94 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 193 | 23 | 16 | 83% | 78 | |
| '25 | SEA | 14-3 | 58 | 4 | 7 | 93% | 89 |
| Career | — | 251 | 27 | 23 | 85% | 80 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | LA | 35% | 141 |
| '22 | LA | 18% | 83 |
| '23 | LA | 16% | 66 |
| '24 | SEA | 7% | 28 |
| '25 | SEA | 12% | 50 |
| Career | 17% | 368 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2021 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'1 ½"
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Frame profile.
Weight
230 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
33.375"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10.375"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2021 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.65 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
38.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Ernest Jones leads all LBs from the 2021 draft class in career solo tackles.