After a strong rookie season, Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones could become even more of a force in 2017.
NFL.com analyst Willie McGinest listed Jones among six other NFL linebackers who are set to have break out season in 2017. While Jones was still learning the middle linebacker position in 2016, McGinest wrote Jones' rookie season provided a glimpse of just how powerful he can become with more experience.
Last season, Jones recorded 108 tackles, three interceptions with two returned for touchdowns, one forced fumble and defended 11 passes.
McGinest's full list of linebackers to have breakout seasons this season can be read below and on NFL.com:
- OLB Shane Ray, Denver Broncos
- MLB Deion Jones, Atlanta Falcons
- ILB Ryan Shazier/OLB Bud Depree, Pittsburgh Steelers
- MLB Kwon Alexander, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- ILB CJ Mosley, Baltimore Ravens
- OLB Reuben Foster, San Francisco 49ers
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