The Three-Time NCAA Champion From West Virginia University Impresses, Will Work Out Again May 8 <\/p>\n
By Matt Krumrie “Senior Editor
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On Saturday Adam “Pacman”\u009d Jones of West Virginia University was chosen with the sixth overall pick by the Tennessee Titans in the 2005 NFL Draft. The 5-9, 188-pound cornerback was the first defensive player taken and is expected be a cornerstone for a Titans secondary for years to come.<\/p>\n
Jones represents West Virginia’s highest draft choice since running back Dick Leftridge was selected third overall by the Steelers in the 1966 draft, and he is only the sixth top-10 pick in West Virginia history and the eighth first-round selection. <\/p>\n
Friday, another West Virginia University athlete named Jones took the first step towards a possible career in pro football. Greg Jones, a three-time NCAA wrestling champion for the Mountaineers, took part in a private workout with the Pittsburgh Steelers. <\/p>\n
Jones said he worked out for about an hour and did a series of strength, speed and agility tests. Jones said he is not allowed to discuss specifics of the workout, such as his 40-yard dash time, but he came away feeling confident he performed well. The Steelers must have liked what they saw because Jones was invited back for another workout May 8th.<\/p>\n
“I was under the impression they came away fairly impressed with my workout,”\u009d Jones said Sunday afternoon. “It’s exciting to have this opportunity. My focus has always been wrestling and I have goals in wrestling but if this opportunity continues I will do what I can to make the most of it.”\u009d <\/p>\n