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Jarrian Jones NFL Draft 2024: Scouting Report for Florida State CB
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— Positional versatility to align and play out of nickel and outside cornerback.
— Good tackling fundamentals. Wraps up well and brings defenders down with a strong upper body. Rarely allows lower-body tackles to get away from him.
— Twitchy/explosiveness at the line of scrimmage. Triggers quickly to get into backfield for tackles for losses, slot corner blitzes and blowing up screens.
— Hip tightness can limit his ability to transition out of a backpedal against shiftier receivers.
— Struggles with pad level at times. Can occasionally play tall in man coverage, allowing his leverage to be beaten.
— 12 G, 25 TOT, 5 TFL, 1.0 SK, 3 INT, 3 PD, 1 FF, 1 FR
— 4-star recruit in the 2019 class, per 247Sports
— 2023 All-ACC honorable mention
— Transferred from Mississippi State to Florida State in 2020
Jarrian Jones is an experienced cornerback who started his career at Mississippi State before transferring to Florida State. In 2023, he was an All-ACC honorable mention, was named the FSU Defense Most Improved Player and received the Bobby Bowden Leadership Award.
Jones does his best work when playing in man coverage. He does a great job staying hip to hip with receivers, has the communication skills to pass off or switch defenders based on alignments and shows very good route recognition when downfield.
Jones has the speed to stay with faster receivers downfield and covers ground quickly. When in zone coverage, he has the vision and football IQ to make plays on the ball with quick reaction and timing.
As a run defender, Jones is a physical player who isn’t afraid to get in the mix. He quickly identifies the run and closes ground with proper leverage. When taking on blocks in space, he uses his elusiveness and short-area quickness to beat blocks.
Jones is a solid cornerback with versatility to line up across the field. He has the explosiveness and speed to compete in the NFL. While he likely will provide depth in the beginning, he has a chance to compete for playing time as he gets acclimated to the NFL.
GRADE: 5.9 (Backup/Draftable — 6th Round)
PRO COMPARISON: Brandin Echols
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Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold named in Florida court filing
Florida
Video: Injured Florida manatee rescued by authorities, receiving medical care at ZooTampa
FORT MYERS, Fla. – An injured manatee and her calf are recovering after authorities on a boat rescued them from the Orange River near Fort Myers on Thursday.
What we know:
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said its Marine Unit, Advanced Technology Support Unit, drone pilots and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission helped in saving the pair after the mother was found hurt in the water and in need of medical attention.
READ: Missing Florida man found stuck in mud without food or water for days: PFD
Video shows authorities pulling the frantic manatees safely onto the boat in netting before taking them to shore.
Courtesy: Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Both animals will be taken to ZooTampa for evaluation and medical care.
What we don’t know:
LCSO did not say the extent of the mother’s injuries.
By the numbers:
As of Feb. 20, there have been 85 manatee deaths across Florida in 2026, according to the FWC. Last year reportedly saw a total of 632 manatee deaths.
Dig deeper:
Earlier this month, the FWC began investigating a spike in manatee deaths, specifically in Lee County, where officials say 25 were found dead within a week.
READ: FWC investigating spike in manatee deaths over the past week
The FWC believes these manatee deaths could be from several factors: cold stress, a lack of seagrass and polluted waterways.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Florida
Cuba says 4 killed after speedboat from Florida opened fire in Cuban waters
Trump threatens tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba
Trump warned Cuba to reach an agreement with the U.S. after signing an executive order to impose tariffs on countries that supply the island with oil.
HAVANA (Reuters) – Four people were killed and seven others were wounded on Feb. 25 after a speedboat from Florida entered Cuban waters and opened fire on Cuban forces, who returned fire, Cuba’s Interior Ministry said.
All four dead were aboard the Florida-based speedboat, and another six were injured, Cuba said. In addition, the Cuban commander of border patrol boat was wounded, Cuba said.
The wounded foreign attackers were evacuated and received medical attention, Cuba said.
The incident took place amid heightened tension between Cuba and the United States, which has blocked virtually all oil shipments to the island, increasing pressure on the Communist-run government. American forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Jan. 3, removing a key Cuban ally from power.
“Faced with the current challenges, Cuba reaffirms its commitment to protecting its territorial waters, based on the principle that national defense is a fundamental pillar for the Cuban state in safeguarding its sovereignty and stability in the region,” the Cuban statement said.
Reporting by Daniel Trotta in Havana.
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