The Pittsburgh Steelers made the right choice when they traded up to select Broderick Jones in round one of Thursday night's 2023 NFL Draft. But every prospect has strengths and weaknesses. 

Jones is no exception, and what he brings in exceptional athelctism, he lacks in some technique, specifically when it comes to pass protecting at the highest level, something he will be ding shortly. 

That being said, Jones' traits and potential are through the roof, so let's dive into everything you need to know about the former Georgia Bulldog and hopefully future franchise tackle. 

Measurables

Height: 6'5"3/8"

Weight: 311 pounds

40: 4.97 seconds

10-yard split: 1.74 seconds

Vertical: 30"

What he does well

An elite athlete as evident by his 93rd percentile 40-yard dash time. It's difficult to find athletes of this capacity in frames like Jones. The craziest part is how well he carries his weight, as he looks more like a bigger tight end than a tackle. 

Here is what Tyler Browning of A to Z Sports had to say about Jones:

Picks up twists and stunts with relative ease. Looks for clean-up work when he is left uncovered. Learns from his mistakes and learns how to adapt to moves that beat him.

Where he can improve

Jones has to be better in his technique at the next level. He has a tendency to get topsy turvy, losing balance in his pass set and getting head over heels, almost toppling over at times. 

Here is what Dane Brugler had to say when it comes to where Jones can improve:

Needs to continue maturing his technique … will lose his bearings and base when his upper half overextends … finds himself jarred at contact when he gives up his chest … needs to do a better job breaking contact versus long-arm moves … his hands are quick, but they land outside when he has too much of a wind-up in his attack … will sacrifice his body control at times in the run game.

Where he fits in

Jones will be an immediate plug-and-play starter for the Steelers at left tackle. While he is still raw in the aforementioned areas, he is an upgrade over any tackle on the current roster, making him an obvious choice to play on the exterior of the Steelers line in 2023.