Bryon Jones

Connecticut cornerback Byron Jones (16) is seen during warmups before an NCAA college football game at Rentschler Field, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

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While the rest of the NFL spent their Tuesday checking out the pro day of Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston, Eagles head coach Chip Kelly was busy checking out one of the underrated cornerback prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Byron Jones, a 6-foot-1, 199 pound cornerback from UConn, had his pro day on Tuesday, and Kelly was there along with defensive coordinator Billy Davis and his top personnel executive Ed Marynowitz.

Here is a shot of all three talking to Jones after his workout:

Chip Kelly talking with Byron Jones. pic.twitter.com/3uNBEvqf8F — Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) March 31, 2015

Jones started off the draft process projected to go in the second round, but has been flying up draft boards as he is proving to be arguably the best athlete among the cornerback prospects.

You're going to need a special athlete to counter the likes of Dez Bryant and Odell Beckham Jr for years to come. pic.twitter.com/gk9IF38XvJ — Kyle (@IgglesNest) March 31, 2015

Jones finished his college career at UConn with 222 tackles, 21 passes defended and eight interceptions. He was on track to start every game in his four year career until a shoulder injury limited him to only seven games last season. The injury required surgery.

How Jones would fit in with the Eagles, where they would take him and what it would mean for the rest of the cornerbacks are all interesting questions.

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It is unlikely that the Eagles could land him with their second-round pick, which falls at No. 52 overall. He should be on the board at No. 20 overall, but he might be considered a reach at that point. Then again, if he is the top player on the Eagles' board at that point, only media members might look at Jones as a reach.

If the Eagles do draft Jones, he could be a backup to both Byron Maxwell and Walter Thurmond. If the team decides to trade nickel cornerback Brandon Boykin, however, Jones could start on the outside opposite Maxwell, with Thurmond sliding into the inside, and Nolan Carroll being the primary backup on the outside.

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