Ceiling: 2026 rotation (DB2) — some opportunity; close to ceiling (+0.1) · Big 12 draft-temper.
Floor: Some college production — moderate floor; downside −0.5.
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8.9+Round 1 Caliber
7.8+Day 2 Caliber
6.7+Day 3 Caliber
5.6+Priority UDFA
4.4+UDFA
3.3+Long Shot
2.2+Raw Prospect
1.1+Deep Project
0.0+Non-Prospect
Grade History
4.32025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
R-Sr Jacksonville State transfer, breakout FCS/G5 year (55 tk, 2 FF) after quiet MSU stint; projected DB2, dependable but not a high-end athlete on tape.
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Scouting Report
July 29, 2026
Malcolm Jones #16
Iowa State · CB · R-Sr · 2027 Draft
· Camilla, GA · Lee County
6-1 · 219 lbs
4.3
Long Shot
Floor 3.8 · Ceiling 4.4
#2960 overall · #358 CB of 15102
Scouting Verdict
R-Sr Jacksonville State transfer, breakout FCS/G5 year (55 tk, 2 FF) after quiet MSU stint; projected DB2, dependable but not a high-end athlete on tape.
Ceiling · 4.4
2026 rotation (DB2) — some opportunity; close to ceiling (+0.1) · Big 12 draft-temper.
Floor · 3.8
Some college production — moderate floor; downside −0.5.
Pedigree
3★ recruit · Natl #849 · Pos #68 · State #88
Path: Michigan State → Jacksonville State → Iowa State