University of Houston offensive tackle Josh Jones is in heavy demand.

The rising first-round draft prospect from George Bush High School has video conferences with roughly half the NFL.

That includes the hometown Texans as well as the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers, Arizona Cardinals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets and Green Bay Packers.

Due to restrictions on visits to team facilities and private workouts with draft prospects because of the coronavirus pandemic, Jones has been unable to conduct the usual pre-draft routine. That has been replaced by telephone calls and video conferences with teams.

Jones would have been heading to Las Vegas to attend the NFL draft, if not for the coronavirus pandemic.

Instead of being transported to the stage of the Bellagio casino via a boat, Jones is now among the elite players the league has invited to participate virtually in the draft through video and social media.

UH was originally going to hold its annual Pro Day workout Tuesday, but that was cancelled due to the health crisis and the requirement of social distancing.

At 6-5, 319 pounds, the Richmond native ran the 40-yard dash in 5.27 seconds at the combine in February. He bench pressed 225 pounds 24 times.

A former Oklahoma State recruit, Jones switched his commitment and became the starting left tackle for the Coogs as a redshirt freshman. The three-year starter was voted second-team all-conference as a senior.

Jones has drawn praise from NFL scouts for his athleticism, toughness, a nasty streak and general upside.

Jones excelled at the Senior Bowl all-star game, propelling him into the first-round conversation.