All for Tennessee
Fansided

Tennessee football: Velus Jones Jr.’s five best NFL landing spots

By Caleb Calhoun

Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (1) reacts after a play during an SEC football game between Tennessee and Ole Miss at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.Kns Tennessee Ole Miss Football
Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (1) reacts after a play during an SEC football game between Tennessee and Ole Miss at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.Kns Tennessee Ole Miss Football /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 5
Next
Feb 5, 2022; Mobile, AL, USA; American squad wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. of Tennessee (1) runs with the ball in the first half against the National squad during the Senior bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2022; Mobile, AL, USA; American squad wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. of Tennessee (1) runs with the ball in the first half against the National squad during the Senior bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports /

. Kansas City Chiefs. 3. team. 124. . 12-5

Lost AFC Championship

Who has a bigger need for a speedy receiver? Tyreek Hill is gone. The Kansas City Chiefs found great value in a former Tennessee football player last year when they stole Trey Smith in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. Smith is now a fixture on the offensive line, and you have to think KC will look to Rocky Top again for some immediate talent.

Velus Jones Jr. is the perfect type of player in Andy Reid’s system. Reid loves to get the ball to elite athletes in open space, something he did way back in his Philadelphia Eagles days when he had Brian Westbrook as his running back. Jones is no Westbrook or Hill, but he’s a weapon.

The chance to play is one reason Kansas City is a great fit for Jones. It’s also a great fit for Jones because, if given the chance, you know he will thrive there. Reid and Eric Bieniemy will turn him into a superstar, and he’ll only look better with Patrick Mahomes throwing him the ball.

Now, Mecole Hardman takes away the chance for Jones to be a return specialist in Kansas City, but it doesn’t matter. The chance to fill Hill’s shoes and shine with elite offensive coaching and elite quarterback play still makes this a great landing spot for him. It’s also clear that KC looks at former Vols, so this is a great place for him.

Home/Vols Football