Byron Jones was one of the most versatile defenders for the Dallas Cowboys in 2016.

The former first-round pick played every position in the secondary while showing off his athleticism. The defensive back played in all 16 games contributing the most by guarding the tight end. As the Cowboys gear up for organized team activities, Jones will enter with a position of focus for 2016.

Jones told 105.3 The Fan that he will be moving to free safety for the upcoming season.

“You never know what is going to happen during the season," Jones said. "But for now, free safety sounds good to me.”

Cowboys defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli later confirmed the move.

"Yes. That is where we've got him penciled in right now," Marinelli said, via the Dallas Morning News.

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The Cowboys originally drafted Jones as a cornerback in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Jones will be replacing J.J. Wilcox who played in all 16 games last season making 13 starts.