Jan. 8, 2026, 6:05 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
Alabama<\/a> defensive back DaShawn Jones has officially declared<\/a> for the 2026 NFL draft.<\/p>\n A senior out of Baltimore, Maryland, Jones was an excellent rotational piece in the Alabama secondary throughout the 2025 campaign. Jones joined the Crimson Tide<\/a> in 2024 after transferring in from Wake Forrest, and the defensive back took full advantage of the opportunities he was given and thrived in Tuscaloosa as a result. The former three-star prospect recorded 11 solo tackles and one interception this season, as the playmaker will now turn his attention towards the NFL draft in April.<\/p>\n Jones was ranked as the No. 137 cornerback and the No. 1551 overall player from the class of 2021, per the 247Sports Composite rankings<\/a>, prior to attending Wake Forest to begin his collegiate career. The talented defensive back played far above his expectations over the course of his college career, as the former Demon Deacon was a solid contributor during his time at both Wake Forrest and Alabama.<\/p>\n Jones could quickly prove to be an excellent pick up for any team that choses to draft him, as the promising playmaker’s time in Tuscaloosa officially comes to an end.<\/p>\n Contact\/Follow us\u00a0@RollTideWire<\/a>\u00a0on X, and like our page on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0to follow ongoing coverage of\u00a0Alabama<\/a>\u00a0news, notes and opinion.<\/p>\n Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a>