D.J. JONES
Position: Defensive tackle
College: Ole Miss
Height: 6-foot 5/8
Weight: 319
Selection: Sixth round, No. 198 overall
SANTA CLARA – The 49ers selected nose tackle D.J. Jones from Mississippi in the sixth round with the No. 198 overall selection.
Jones started every game last season at nose tackle. He was credited with 30 tackles, two sacks, one interception and one fumble recovery.
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“I’m able to play any interior (position), three technique, nose,” Jones said. “I’m very coachable. I take coaching from anyone who wants to teach me.”
Jones figures to compete for a roster spot behind veteran Earl Mitchell, the projected starter at nose tackle.
Jones spent his final two seasons at Mississippi after being listed as a top-10 junior college prospect at East Mississippi. In his first season after transferring to the SEC school, Jones recorded 40 tackles and four sacks.