Lael Jones is a 6'4" Defensive Line in the 2027 class.
Jones attends Winton Woods in Ohio.
Jones's Player Profile was created on April 27, 2023.
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Lael is a monster of a man. He’s able to fill gaps with his size and power. He...
Written by Tyler Stevens
Lael
JonesDL
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
370
HS
Winton Woods
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OH
Class of 2027 Under the Radar: DL
Lael played great as a Sophomore in 2024. His outstanding play helped the Winton Woods Warriors to a...
Written by Mike Bey
Lael
JonesDL
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
370
HS
Winton Woods
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OH
Class of 2027 New to the Rankings: Cincinnati
Lael had a very good Freshman season in 2023 where he played on varsity. He lines up at...
Written by Mike Bey
Lael
JonesDL
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
370
HS
Winton Woods
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OH
Five Ohio 2027 Prospects Heating Up This Summer
Winton Woods High School is always a great place to check out some up-and-coming talent, and this year...
Written by Alan Popadines
Tyler Stevens | Prep Redzone Scout
Tyler Stevens
Prep Redzone Scout
Lael is a monster of a man. He’s able to fill gaps with his size and power. He can beat double blocks and still take away lanes with his length. He’s got good burst and can drive the pocket back as a pass rusher. He’s a much better athlete than you would think for a man his size. Lael was an All-ECC honorable mention.
Lael played great as a Sophomore in 2024. His outstanding play helped the Winton Woods Warriors to a 10-win season where they held opposing offenses to 8.5 points per game and advanced to the 2nd round of the playoffs. He plays as a NT. Against the pass, he uses his excellent play strength to easily overpower the C before disengaging and moves well in pursuit before finishing up with a sack. Against the run, he quickly disengages and locates the RB before making the tackle behind the LOS for a TFL.
Lael had a very good Freshman season in 2023 where he played on varsity. He lines up at DT. Against the pass, he shows good burst and uses his very good play strength to quickly disengage from the OG. He plays with a very good motor in pursuit forcing the QB to pass the ball earlier than anticipated leading to an incomplete pass. Against the run, he uses his very good physical toughness to easily overpower the OG. He plays with good range and instincts in pursuit before making the tackle behind the LOS for a TFL outside the tackle box.
Winton Woods High School is always a great place to check out some up-and-coming talent, and this year is no different for the Cincinnati powerhouse program. While the early class of 2027 breakout star for coach Chad Murphy is talented back Isaiah GarrettIsaiahGarrett
5'10" | 170 lbs | RB
Winton Woods | 2027 StateOH
(already holds offers from Michigan and Kentucky), another prospect to put on the radar is OL/DL Lael JonesLaelJones
6'4" | 370 lbs | DL
Winton Woods | 2027 StateOH
. Jones is a promising big man joining the Warriors program this fall and stands a thick 6-foot-2 and 275 pounds. He has played tackle on both sides of the ball throughout his pre-high school career, but I think defensive tackle and offensive guard look to be best places for him going forward at this point.