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CB Sidney Jones has Achilles surgery, will play next season

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What type of recovery does CB Jones face? (1:26)

Stephania Bell examines when CB Sidney Jones could see the field in the NFL after suffering a torn left Achilles. (1:26)

Washington cornerback Sidney Jones, who had been expected to be a first-round draft pick in April's NFL draft, underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair his torn left Achilles.

The surgery was performed by Dr. Robert Anderson and left Jones optimistic he'd be able to play next season in the NFL.

Jones injured his Achilles while backpedaling during defensive back drills in pro day workouts at the University of Washington on March 11.

ESPN's Mel Kiper projected Jones as the No. 16 pick in his most recent mock draft, which was released before the combine. After his injury, Jones doesn't appear in Todd McShay's most recent mock draft, which was published on March 15.

Jones elected to turn pro after his junior season at Washington. In three years, Jones was twice honored as a first-team All-Pac 12 conference selection.

Jones was the top cornerback for a Washington defense that led the Pac-12 with just 17.7 points per game allowed. He finished his Washington career with 145 tackles, eight interceptions and six forced fumbles in 40 games.