Alabama in the Pros

Second-round DB Cyrus Jones solid in preseason match-up against New Orleans

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Stephen M. Smith
August 12, 2016

New England Patriots CB Cyrus Jones (No. 24) chasing down Saints running back Tim Hightower: Bob DeChiara - USA TODAY Sports

The New England Patriots are starting to see the value it has in its top pick of the 2016 NFL Draft– ex-Alabama cornerback Cyrus Jones. He stepped onto the field at Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.) on Thursday for the team’s preseason opener against New Orleans.

Saints’ quarterbacks Luke McCown and Garrett Grayson didn’t test Jones much, but the former Crimson Tide defender totaled three tackles and a fumble recovery in a 34-22 win for the Patriots.

Jones was one of few standouts for the Patriots throughout training camp and other offseason activities, prior to Thursday’s game. Learning under guys like Patrick Chung, Malcolm Butler and Devin McCourty will only make him better on a defense that will be tough when the season begins.

Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @ESPN_Future.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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