TomVH: Kellen Jones Senior Film
Kellen Jones' dad wanted me to make sure everyone saw Kellen's senior film, so take a look. (not sure if embedding is working so here's the direct link.)
February 5th, 2011 at 12:21 PM ^
February 5th, 2011 at 12:31 PM ^
I am extremely impressed with Kellen!
Cannot wait to see him in a Michigan jersey. His speed, tackling, and attack are incredible!
February 5th, 2011 at 12:49 PM ^
I've been high on this kid since last summer. I really think he's gonna be a huge addition in the next couple years.
February 5th, 2011 at 1:00 PM ^
Very impressive. Thanks for sharing Tom, pass along the thanks to the Jones'.
February 5th, 2011 at 2:03 PM ^
What impresses me even more is that this video isn't to get more offers like most videos, this is purely just for the michigan fans.....
February 5th, 2011 at 2:16 PM ^
For him to get on the field and start kicking ass in the Big 10.
February 5th, 2011 at 2:45 PM ^
Love the vid, and Kellen is definitely talented and I see future success. Some things he will need to work on is his stance/read step, reading the O-Line and coverage drops. He definitely has the talent to become good at these things with good coaching and hard work. The gap assignments in the front 6,7,8 (depending on the package) make Kellen able to run free and just cause havoc in the backfield (which is what this defense is designed to let LB's do). But when he gets up in the college game it will be more complex than "here's your gap, run through it and mutilate the guy with ball." I'm probably stating the obvious for you X's and O's enthusiasts , but as a coach with a very similar defense I can tell you that this kid has got the right stuff and is very effective against the run, a solid tackler and has a freakish nose for who has the ball in traffic, something UM needs right now. Very excited to see this kid play! I have a feeling he might challenge for a bit of playing time at the WILL backer spot in 2011 where they can utilize his great blitzing skills (before he bulks up for the SAM or MIKE spot in the future). Congrats to Kellen for accomplishing his dream of being a Wolverine!
February 5th, 2011 at 2:55 PM ^
Dude is just hungry to kill the ball handler. So many good plays. I obviously liked the sacks, but other than that I liked his overall awareness and that screen play he ruined. And it seems like he knows how to TACKLE. I hate it when people break tackles against our defense. Anyway, good for our defense, glad we got him.
February 5th, 2011 at 3:58 PM ^
some other linebackers that stand 6'1 or shorter in the LEAGUE:
Ray Lewis, larry foote, brendan ayanbadejo, gary brackett, london fletcher (mentioned above), aj hawk, ej henderson, dhani jones, teddy lehmen (yea, played well for jax this year), deandre levy, curtis lofton, jerrod mayo, paul pusluzny, lawrence timmons, jonathan vilma, dj williams, patrick willis.
That's a pretty damn good list.
I'm not concerned about his size. Put on a little weight and he'll have no issues.
February 5th, 2011 at 4:27 PM ^
is the type of LB Michigan needs.GO BLUE!!!
February 5th, 2011 at 4:29 PM ^
Care to crawl out from under your mommy's skirt and explain why?
February 5th, 2011 at 6:28 PM ^
If you could make God bleed, people will cease to believe in him.
February 5th, 2011 at 5:57 PM ^
Was looking at the tape and while I am very impressed with both his athleticism and play recognition there is one thing I feel is worth mentioning, a good portion of these highlights are composed of free blitzes on the quarterback caused by the offensive line being inexperienced and unable to pick up the blitz from a deffender in motion.
February 6th, 2011 at 5:14 AM ^
He has great closing speed!