#78 Marcel Jones
Sr • OL • 6-7 • 320 lbs
| Hometown: | PHOENIX, AZ |
| Previous School: | TREVOR BROWNE |
Draft Recap for Huskers
Bo Pelini has again coached defensive players with professional football potential into high NFL draft picks. Highlighted by defensive tackle Jared Crick and linebacker Lavonte David, the draft class also included corner Alfonzo Dennard who slipped because of off-field troubles and offensive tackle Marcel Jones who was mentioned as a …
Regaining Lineman Credentials
<font size="2">There was a time when Nebraska's ability to produce great linemen seemed unparalleled. In only six of Tom Osborne's 25 seasons as head coach at NU did the Huskers fail to produce an All-American on the offensive line. He produced at least one first team all-conference offensive lineman every …
Line Play Biggest Question Mark Offensively
<font size="2">Nebraska returns a lot at of experience at the skill positions offensively. There are returning starters in the offensive backfield with Taylor Martinez and Rex Burkhead. The top two receiving options at tight end are back in Kyler Reed and Ben Cotton. Young but veteran receivers return in Kenny …
Will the 2012 Class Live Up to 2007?
<font size="2">When it comes to recruiting, you're perpetually seeking to raise the bar on talent for your team. If the incoming class is inferior to the one you recruited 4-5 years ago, then presumably your overall talent declines. A decline in talent would presumably be evident on the field as …
Three Concerns for Nebraska Entering the 2011 Season
Little more than a week remains before the start of the 2011 football season. Nebraska has wrapped their fall camp and will soon begin preparations for their first opponent. It's the right time to assess the potential pitfalls and problems that may plague NU if they don't get them fixed. …
Position Battle Buzz - Offense
With Bo Pelini's disdain for preseason depth charts, we won't likely know for sure who's playing where until Sept. 3. That said, through five days of camp we are starting to get a few clues as to how things are playing out so let's play the guessing game, starting with …
O-Line Depth Cause for Concern?
<font size="3">Among the bigger concerns for 2011, if not the top one, is Nebraska's offensive line. Already, the Huskers had to find two new starters at guard but also needed to develop some depth. Beginning fall practices without returning veteran Marcel Jones doesn't help. Normally, when you hear "day-to-day" in …
Handicapping the Spring Game
<span lang="">Since Bo Pelini returned to Nebraska, the spring game has become a competitive contest. By splitting the talent, Nebraska's head coach has kept things from becoming too one-sided. Even so, it's often been clear which team had an advantage. This season's contest might be the toughest to call yet.</span> …
Recruiting to Fill in the Gaps
When Nebraska's 4-3 defense faces a running play, our linebackers have to be aware of whose job it is to step up and fill in any gap opened by the opponent's offensive line. Fortunately for players, they usually only have to think about the gaps one play at a time, they're …
Depth Chart Observations
The coaching staff has released a depth chart for the Florida Atlantic game. The first glance at it confirms a few big picture items that many had already suspected - that we're going to see some freshmen playing on Saturday and that competition remains at many spots.
Leading Linebackers and Learning the Line
Two-a-day practices are wrapping up, and certain issues are starting to develop at Husker camp. Some, like the pecking order at linebacker, are getting a bit clearer. Others, like the competition along the offensive line, are a bit more cloudy (and concerning). Both units merit some discussion.
Offensive Line Depth Just Enough
Not long ago, it seemed that the offensive line might be one of the deeper areas on the team for Nebraska. The Huskers had six scholarship juniors and three seniors with Big 12 playing experience. Beyond that, sophomores Marcel Jones and Mike Caputo were good enough to compete for playing time. …
Spring Sleepers
The sun is shining more. Green grass is starting to be visible among the brown. That can only mean football, right? Okay, maybe that is a stretch. But signs of Spring are also signs of Spring practice. Spring is a time for renewal, rebirth and the unexpected. Some players on the …
Offensive Line a Top Priority for 2010 Recruiting Class
Editor's Note: Also check out our running coverage of the 2010 Signing Day. While there are many theories about what lead to the end of Frank Solich era, my view has been that the Huskers fell into offensive line hell, which stifled the offense and overburdened the defense. The result was …
Blackshirts, Depth Charts, and Captains - Oh My!
It's game week in Nebraska. The Huskers have an opponent ready to take the field on Saturday night. But most of the talk online, on the radio and around water coolers so far this week has centered on the Huskers and not on Western Michigan. And very little of it has …
Brent Qvale Makes Eleven
Another day, another commitment from a three-star offensive lineman that goes 6'7". The Huskers have made it look easy to find offensive lineman that go 6'5" or taller. But scan some Division I depth charts and you realize that there are a lot of good teams that can't claim an offensive …
Position Breakdowns: Offensive Line
Outlook: Nebraska's offensive line hasn't looked this deep in at least seven years and maybe ten or twelve. It's still not as proven as past lines (e.g. Fonoti, Raiola, Hochstein, and Volk in 2000), but there's clearly a number of good options at most every spot.
Caputo is Found Money
Much the way Matt Slauson seemingly popped up out of nowhere, Milliard North alum Mike Caputo is making noise as a walk-on center. Despite all of the feel good stories we're hearing about the offensive line, he's definitely an important addition to the mix.
Rebuilding the Pipeline?
There is a lot of good buzz about NU's potential along the offensive line as spring ball gets underway. And for those seeking resurgence of the Husker football team, evaluating the offensive line is the right place to start. Quality and depth along the offensive line keyed title runs in the …
The 2007 Offensive Line
The outlook for the 2007 Husker offensive line is not as bright as those that will follow it. Big-time prospect of 2004 Lydon Murtha gets on the field by virtue of Chris Patrick's sudden departure. And no one was touting Patrick as an all-conference talent. Andy Christensen returns to man the …
The Changing Look of NU’s Offensive Line
If there was one word you'd use to describe the great offensive lines Nebraska had under Milt Tenopir, it might be “powerful�. If there's one word to describe the offensive linemen brought in under Bill Callahan, it might be “rangy�.
Upon Further Review, Part 1
http://bigrednetwork.com/archives/images/2007/05/a-replay_63792.jpg Big Red Network owner Jason Siffring surprised me with a DVD of recruiting videos of the class of 2007. In many ways we've hashed through the class already, but I couldn't help forming new impressions when I saw the video firsthand. Rather then do a complete data dump of all …
Smith May Be Valuable in the Future
Among the story lines this spring was the move of former defensive end recruit Mike Smith to the offensive line. With all of the positive vibes surrounding the offensive line both this fall and in the upcoming recruiting class, it's understandable that this might pass without much fanfare. But when you …
Lineman in 2008 Recruiting Class Could Be Championship Group
http://bigrednetwork.com/archives/images/2007/04/NU1.jpg You could say great execution by quarterbacks is a common element among championship teams, but another one is outstanding lineman. Take any Husker national championship team, and you'll find All-American offensive linemen.
Big Needs Addressed With Class of 2007
Now that all precincts have reported on the class of 2007, we can finally talk about what Nebraska has "in house". Sure, there are bound to be dropouts between now and the start of fall practices due to academics, injuries, and guys who just up and quit. But we now know …
Ranking the Recruits
With the recruiting cycle nearly finished, it's helpful to go into the final days with a clear sense of who matters most. That way if a player departs at the last minute I'm already “on the record� with whether or not a particular player constitutes a big loss.
Huskers Add Greyshirt to Class of 2008
For those (like me) who had some concern about the lack of offensive lineman in the class of 2007, more good news arrived this past week as Norfolk Catholic offensive lineman Aaron Schulte accepted a greyshirt offer at Nebraska. Schulte has prototypical tackle size at 6'6â€? and 320 lbs. but clearly …
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- Two-Time First-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2008, 2009)
- Two-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll (2007, 2008)
- Three-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Academic Honor Roll (2008, 2009, 2010)
- Two-Time Brook Berringer Citizenship Team (2009, 2010)