ASU Football: Sam Jones drafted by Denver Broncos

Former ASU football offensive guard Sam Jones was selected in the sixth round (183rd overall) by the Denver Broncos.

Offensive guard and former Sun Devil Sam Jones was taken in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft Saturday.

The sixth-round selection is higher than some anticipated, as NFL.com had him projected to go in the seventh round or undrafted. Jones is the third Sun Devil to be drafted so far, following running back Kalen Ballage and linebacker Christian Sam.

Last season, Jones started all 13 games at left guard but decided to declare for the draft following the firing of Todd Graham. He missed more than half the 2017 season due to a foot injury, but he did see action his redshirt freshman year, playing in 12 of the team’s 13 games.

Additionally, in his final season at ASU, Jones was named All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention for his contribution to the Sun Devil offensive line.

The selection also serves as a homecoming for Jones. He played high school ball in Littleton, Colorado at Thunder Ridge High School.

Jones is the eighth player selected by Broncos in this draft. Among the other notable players selected by Denver are defensive end Bradley Chubb, wide receiver Courtland Sutton and running back Royce Freeman.

In addition to Jones, the Broncos already have four offensive guards on the roster — Ron Leary, Max Garcia, Connor McGovern and Billy Turner.

Next: 2018 NFL Draft Profile: Offensive Guard Sam Jones

According to NFL.com, some of his strengths are his athleticism and quickness. However, some of his listed weaknesses are his size and weak core.