Velus Jones opens up about the age critics
The Chicago Bears were heavily criticized when they selected 25-year-old Velus Jones in the 2022 draft. Of course, drafting an older player brings some questions because what people immediately think is a shorter NFL career. What if it was a strength? What if the rookie is more mature or ready to play right away?
People talk about it, but it doesn't matter, I'm a baller at the end of the day. I know what I can do. Me being 25 years [old] is not going to stop me from running past people to score touchdowns and stuff like that. I'm going to be fast for a long time, strong for a long time, and making plays for a long time. So, it's really irrelevant..
While there are people criticizing him, Jones also mentioned he didn't experience any major injuries during college, which makes his body younger than others entering the league.
«And I can also say I never had any major injuries in college,» Jones said. «Only thing I had was like a boxing fracture and a high ankle sprain. Never broke a bone, and never had surgery in my life. So, honestly, I have the body of like a 21 or 22-year-old.
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