The Reese's Senior Bowl is underway in Mobile, Alabama and it's one of the largest gatherings of NFL Talent and NFL Front Office Personnel. The event gives NFL Front Offices a better look at players' ability than the NFL Combine as the players are in full pads going through football drills rather than athletic testing.
One of the biggest aspects of the Senior Bowl is the position versus position drills as it pits top players directly against each other, there isn't a safety helping a cornerback in coverage and there isn't a tight end chipping a pass rusher it's truly a one on one scenario.
The most interesting player to watch from LSU heading into the Senior Bowl was Right Tackle Emery Jones. Heading into the Senior Bowl, it was a big question whether Emery Jones would stick at Right Tackle or if he'd move inside to guard.
The start of the week at the Senior Bowl hasn't been the best the start that Emery Jones was hoping for heading into the Week. During the one on one portions of practice, the speed rushers have gotten the best of Emery Jones.
Former Notre Dame defensive end RJ Oben gets the best of former LSU offensive lineman Emery Jones Jr. during a one-on-one Senior Bowl practice rep.
— Tyler Horka (@tbhorka) January 28, 2025
Oben started showing up more and more late in the season for the Irish. Looking to parlay that into the NFL Draft process. pic.twitter.com/iF5ViA8hHb
The same issues popped up during the 11 on 11 portion of the day as Texas A&M' edge rusher Shemar Stewart blew past him and stripped the quarterback.
.@AggieFootball DL Shemar Stewart: One-man game wrecker
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) January 29, 2025
Made that strip sack look way too easy pic.twitter.com/PQfhQfuEuE
The week hasn't been all negative for Emery Jones Jr as he has won his share of individual and team reps in pass protection. Where Emery Jones Jr has been at his best is in the rushing attack as he's dominant when moving forward.
Well-blocked outside zone run from the American OL in practice today. RG Jackson Slater & RT Emery Jones on the backside 🤌 pic.twitter.com/xbpgxUvVQE
— Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) January 28, 2025
Given how dominant Emery Jones has been as a run blocker and his size, he'd be a great fit at guard if he doesn't stick at tackle. During the week, Emery Jones has taken some snaps at guard and he's fared well and throughout the rest of the week he'll likely continue to take snaps at guard. One of the most respected NFL Draft analysts Matt Miller of ESPN weighed in on where Jones should play and thinks he's a right guard long term.
Emery Jones playing right guard, and that's where he looks most comfortable.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) January 29, 2025
There is still plenty of time this week in the lead up to the game for Emery Jones to bounce back and prove that he's a great fit at tackle. There are a few things that may be a factor in his slow start as well as it's been months since Jones has played in a game and as he continues to get reps he may get back into form this week.