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DT Chris Jones to declare for 2016 NFL Draft

Published Jan. 5, 2016 3:41 p.m. ET

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On Tuesday, Mississippi State defensive lineman Chris Jones took to social media -- announcing his decision to forgo his senior season and enter the 2016 NFL Draft. 

This past year, Jones finished with 44 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and 7.5 tackles for loss. Over his three-year career, the Houston, Miss., native accrued 102 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and 18.0 tackles for loss. 

At 6-foot-6, 308 pounds, Jones possesses unique characteristics. He's athletic enough to play as a 3-4 defensive end and also physical to shift inside at a defensive tackle spot.

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