{"id":180150,"date":"2023-01-07T22:39:58","date_gmt":"2023-01-07T22:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/florida-picks-up-an-all-american-bowl-commitment-from-offensive-tackle-caden-jones\/"},"modified":"2023-01-07T22:39:58","modified_gmt":"2023-01-07T22:39:58","slug":"florida-picks-up-an-all-american-bowl-commitment-from-offensive-tackle-caden-jones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/florida-picks-up-an-all-american-bowl-commitment-from-offensive-tackle-caden-jones\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida picks up an All-American Bowl commitment from offensive tackle Caden Jones"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Orleans (La.) De La Salle offensive tackle Caden Jones<\/b> Has committed to Florida, announcing his plans during Saturday’s live broadcast of the All-American Bowl.<\/p>\n

The 6-foot-8, 325-pound Jones also strongly considered Texas A&M and Houston. He actually told Billy Napier<\/b> and the Gators staff he was in the day after Christmas and waited to go public with his plans on the big stage.<\/p>\n

\u201cI loved the connection me and Coach (Jabbar) Juluke, Coach (Rob) Sale and Coach (Darnell) Stapleton,\u201d Jones said. \u201cCoach Napier and his staff they recruited me when they were at the University of Louisiana and I felt we had a good bond from there. They have great facilities and I like the two offensive line coach system they have.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can see the vision Coach Napier has for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Florida rises two spots No. 11 in the 247Sports Composite Team Recruiting Rankings with Jones in the fold.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel like with the class that we have, with the offensive linemen coming in we can do real great things,\u201d Jones said. He is the No. 36 offensive tackle in the class and joins fellow offensive linemen Roderick Kearney<\/b>, Knijeah Harris<\/b> and Bryce Lovett<\/b>. \u201cThey had a bunch of offensive linemen leave this year and a couple others. I feel like the class that’s coming in can be better.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jones took a few trips to Florida including his official the weekend of Dec. 9.<\/p>\n

\u201cI went on an official visit I had a great time talking to the other teammates and guys and fellow commits,\u201d Jones said.<\/p>\n

247Sports National Analyst Gabe Brooks provides this scouting report of Jones.<\/p>\n

\u201cGreat frame with elite height and big reach. Owns ready-to-play mass with space to add more functional strength. Wears mass well. Noticeable improvement in play demeanor and conviction in junior season. Flashed some nasty on occasion and looked for extra work when available.<\/p>\n

\u201cAbove average functional strength with ability to steer and drive block. Good in-space athlete when asked to pull or climb to second level. Able to reach targets in space and effectively engage. Displays punch in those scenarios at times. Wingspan and frame in general aid in swallowing up edge rushers in pass protection. Plays high and leans more than bends at this stage. Sometimes more catcher than puncher in pass pro.<\/p>\n

\u201cGaining strength and flexibility will raise ceiling across the board. Possesses physical tools that provide ample developmental potential. Projects to the Power Five level with the traits to become a quality multi-year starter on the outside with a long-term ceiling beyond college.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n