Washington grabbed Louisiana edge defender Andre Jones Jr with their final pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
I couldn’t help but notice Jones’ build, his weight, and what he could add, and then thought of how the NFL this week suspended Commanders DE/special team athlete Shaka Toney for violating the NFL’s gambling policy.
Toney was a 7th-round draft choice as well.
Incidentally, Jones was the only Louisiana player selected in this draft.
Here is some of the Twitter reaction to the Commanders choosing Jones.
Brian Mitchell was a GREAT special teams player for Washington
New #Commanders EDGE & 7th round pick, Andre Jones Jr., just gave a shout out to @BMitchliveNBCS for coming down to Louisiana every year.
— Chris Russell AKA the 🐓🐓! (@Russellmania621) April 29, 2023
Teammate of Percy Butler
At pick No. 233, the Commanders nab Andre Jones.
The Louisiana LB was a four-year starter (totaled six years in school overall) and saw action in a whopping 64 games (46 starts).
A teammate of Percy Butler's in school
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) April 29, 2023
Jones was so excited to be drafted in the final round
Andre Jones wanted to sneak out and get a Commanders hat before doing his first media session with us. Lives just 10 minutes away from the mall.
"So many emotions right now. I don't know if I want to take off running or what"
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) April 29, 2023
Jones has some explosiveness
Andre Jones has some legit juice at 5-tech.
Twitchy edge with nice length (34s) that does a nice job in the run as well. Could outplay his draft slot quickly.
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) April 29, 2023
Long and athletic; descriptions you like for an "Edge"
.@Commanders fans, Andre Jones is long-levered edge player who's worked at DE and LB in his college career.
Jones is a patient, controlled yet still long, athletic edge player with clear rotational value early in his NFL career.
Congrats, #Commanders fans! #ShrineBowl https://t.co/H8ecFlBg0J pic.twitter.com/d84hLjdrg2
— Eric Galko (@EricGalko) April 29, 2023
TDN Official Scouting Report on Andre Jones
With the 233rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Washington Commanders have selected Andre Jones Jr. Here’s the official TDN scouting report on the EDGE out of Louisiana.https://t.co/3RuQVzzjiH#NFLDraft | #RatedRookie | #HTTC
— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) April 29, 2023
One fan very disappointed with Commanders selection of Andre Jones
Andre Carter II was there. We take Andre Jones II. Sure. No ILB. No TE. Not thrilled with the Commanders Draft, tbh.
— JFLAN (@JFLANland) April 29, 2023
Andre Jones initial reaction is he has work to do!
"It's time to go to work now"
The newest member of the Washington Commanders is #Cajuns LB Andre Jones. @KATCTV3 @RaginCajunsFB @Commanders @_mill_ticket #HTTC #GeauxCajuns pic.twitter.com/ENWFDWRjHM
— Jamarcus Fitzpatrick (@JFitzTV) April 29, 2023
A Ron Rivera type of guy
When Andre Jones said in his press conference during the season, “be where your feet are” he was automatically tagged as a Ron Rivera / Washington Commanders guy
Love the pick to close out the draft #HTTC
— WhatGibbsFF (@WhatGibbsFF) April 29, 2023
Watched the final round believing he would be drafted
#Cajuns linebacker Andre Jones waiting to hear his name called in the #NFLDraft @KATCTV3 @RaginCajunsFB pic.twitter.com/TCjyMp1gFE
— Jamarcus Fitzpatrick (@JFitzTV) April 29, 2023
4th consecutive year a Ragin Cajun has been drafted
Former Louisiana OLB Andre Jones finally comes off the board in the 7th round to the Washington Commanders.
Four straight NFL Draft the #RaginCajuns had a player selected.
More on what Jones brings to DC:https://t.co/u9lDCjYJns
— Cory Diaz (@ByCoryDiaz) April 29, 2023
Commanders need a DE who can bend the corner, get to the QB
Commanders take a pass rusher with twitch and length in Andre Jones. Over 34-inch arms and a quick first step. Even has some bend. Saw flashes of pass rush plan. Club-dip here: pic.twitter.com/lcEANRt27W
— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) April 29, 2023
Not all Commanders fans like the selection
my team Washington just picked Andre Jones from Louisiana, but no Micah Baskerville??? Makes zero sense.
— Lonn Phillips Sullivan (@LonnPhillips) April 29, 2023
