The Colts added another piece to their secondary on the final day of the 2023 NFL Draft Saturday, selecting Texas A&M cornerback Jaylon Jones in the seventh round with the No. 221 overall pick.
Jones started all 32 games in which he appeared over three seasons at Texas A&M, notching 14 pass break-ups, three interceptions, two tackles for a loss and 98 total tackles. The 6-foot-2, 200 pound Jones also has experience playing safety, and contributed to the Aggies' punt and punt coverage units during his time in College Station.
Jones ran a 4.57-second 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Combine and recorded a 38-inch vertical leap.
Jones is a native of Cibolo, Texas, and also ran track at Steele High School just outside San Antonio.
View photos of Texas A&M CB Jaylon Jones, selected 221 overall by the Indianapolis Colts.
Alabama wide receiver Slade Bolden (18) tries to get away from Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) during a gain of 9 yards during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
COLLEGE STATION, TX - November 26, 2022 - Defensive back Jaylon Jones #17 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game between the LSU Tigers and the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. Photo By Aiden Shertzer/Texas A&M Athletics
Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) catches a pass as Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) defends during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) follows the play against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) catches a pass for a two point conversion while Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) defends during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) is tackled by Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) after picking up a first down during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Denver. Texas A&M won 10-7. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) and Texas A&M defensive lineman Jayden Peevy (92) celebrate after fumble recovery against Colorado in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) cuts out the legs of LSU wide receiver Jaray Jenkins (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
COLLEGE STATION, TX - November 26, 2022 - Defensive back Jaylon Jones #17 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game between the LSU Tigers and the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. Photo By Hayden Carroll/Texas A&M Athletics
COLLEGE STATION, TX - October 29, 2022 - Defensive back Jaylon Jones #17 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the Football game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. Photo By Aiden Shertzer/Texas A&M Athletics
