Chris Jones steals the show at NFL Draft with great presser

Being selected in the NFL Draft is always exciting, but the press conferences that follow are sometimes a real buzzkill.

NFL draft picks are often advised by their agents to not do or say anything that could be construed in a negative light. “Stick to the script.”

After all, the last thing you want to do is embarrass the team that just drafted you and is getting ready to negotiate a contract with you, right?

Well, former Mississippi State DT Chris Jones has simply been himself after being drafted in the second round by the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday.

First, he showed off his dance move and bear hugged NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to the delight of the crowd in Chicago.

Then, he delivered a press conference performance that left the media raving. Here are some of the highlights:

Chris Jones: "I told the commissioner I didn't mean to hit him that hard."

— Hugh Kellenberger (@KellenbergerGLF) April 30, 2016

Chris Jones on having to wait until the second round. pic.twitter.com/ulJopL20Sa

— Hugh Kellenberger (@KellenbergerGLF) April 30, 2016

Most inspiring press conference so far goes to Chiefs DL Chris Jones. Rooting for him now. #MedillDraft pic.twitter.com/J7lAKQ7MVD

— Jordan Ray-Hart (@jordanrayhart) April 30, 2016

Chris Jones on going to Kansas City: "I'm ready to get there and eat some food, man." Here's a tip: Oklahoma Joe's.

— Lindsay Jones (@bylindsayhjones) April 30, 2016

Chris Jones was surprised #Chiefs drafted him, said he wasn't brought in 4 visit.

— Jeff Fedotin (@JFedotin) April 30, 2016

Nick Cole

Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.