Jarron Jones (born March 11, 1994) is an American football offensive lineman for the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for Notre Dame with his brother Jamir Jones.
| No. 77 – Memphis Showboats | |
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| Position: | Offensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 11, 1994 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight: | 316 lb (143 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Aquinas Institute (Rochester, New York) |
| College: | Notre Dame |
| Undrafted: | 2017 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Professional career edit
New York Giants edit
After going unselected in the 2017 NFL Draft, Jones was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent.[1] On July 12, 2017, it was stated that the Giants were trying to convert him to offensive tackle.[2] He was eventually cut on September 2, 2017.[3]
Seattle Seahawks edit
Two days after being released by New York, Jones was signed by the Seattle Seahawks.[4] On September 12, Jones was released from the Seattle Seahawks practice squad along with Kenny Lawler.[5]
Dallas Cowboys edit
On September 19, 2017, Jones worked out with the Dallas Cowboys along with Caraun Reid, Jake Eldrenkamp, and others.[6] A day later, he was signed to the practice squad.[7] On May 21, 2018, Jones was waived by the Cowboys.[8]
New York Giants (second stint) edit
On June 11, 2018, Jones was signed by the New York Giants alongside Kenneth Durden.[9]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers edit
On August 7, 2018, Jones was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[10] On September 1, Jones was cut.[11] 11 days later, he was signed to the practice squad.[12] On October 15, Jones was released.[13]
Washington Redskins edit
On November 6, 2018, Jones was signed by the Washington Redskins.[14] On November 19, he was released.[15]
Detroit Lions edit
On December 12, 2018, Jones was signed to the practice squad by the Detroit Lions.[16] On December 31, he signed a futures deal with Detroit.[17]
Buffalo Bills edit
On August 6, 2019, Jones was signed by the Buffalo Bills.[18] He was cut on August 31.[19]
New York Guardians edit
In October 2019, Jones was drafted by the New York Guardians in the 2020 XFL Draft.[20]
Pittsburgh Steelers edit
On March 25, 2020, Jones was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers along with Cavon Walker.[21] On September 5, 2020, he was cut.[22] A day later, Jones was re-signed to the practice squad.[23] He was placed on injured reserve on December 29.[24] On January 4, 2021, Jones was signed to a futures contract.[25] He was waived on July 20.[26]
On October 18, 2021 Jones was suspended 10 games after pleading guilty in domestic violence case.[27]
Tampa Bay Bandits edit
On March 10, 2022, Jones was drafted by the Tampa Bay Bandits of the United States Football League.[28] On June 16, 2022, it was announced that Jones was selected as the offensive tackle for the inaugural All-USFL team. On June 17, he was transferred to inactive roster.[29]
Memphis Showboats edit
Jones and all other Tampa Bay Bandits players were all transferred to the Memphis Showboats after it was announced that the Bandits were taking a hiatus and that the Showboats were joining the league.[30]
References edit
- ^ "2017 Undrafted Free Agents Signings Tracker". nfltraderumors. April 30, 2017.
- ^ "NFL Notes: Aaron Rodgers, Cardinals, Giants". nfltraderumors. July 12, 2017.
- ^ "Giants Officially Cut Roster Down to 53". nfltraderumors. September 2, 2017.
- ^ "Seahawks Announce 10-Man Practice Squad Including QB Trevone Boykin". nfltraderumors. September 4, 2017.
- ^ "NFL Transactions: Tuesday 9/12". nfltraderumors. September 12, 2017.
- ^ "Cowboys Working Out 10 Players including DT Caraun Reid". nfltraderumors. September 19, 2017.
- ^ "NFL Transactions: Wednesday 9/20". nfltraderumors. September 20, 2017.
- ^ "NFL Transactions: Monday 5/21". nfltraderumors. May 21, 2018.
- ^ "NFL Transactions: Monday 6/11". nfltraderumors. June 11, 2018.
- ^ "NFL Transactions: Tuesday 8/7". nfltraderumors. August 7, 2018.
- ^ "Buccaneers officially cut 31 players". nfltraderumors. September 1, 2018.
- ^ "Buccaneers Place CB Vernon Hargreaves On IR, Re-sign DE Will Clarke". nfltraderumors. September 12, 2018.
- ^ "NFL Transactions: Monday 10/15". nfltraderumors. October 15, 2018.
- ^ "Redskins Activate DL Stacy McGee From PUP, Waive DB Kenny Ladler". nfltraderumors. November 6, 2018.
- ^ "NFL Transactions: Monday 11/19". nfltraderumors. November 19, 2018.
- ^ "Lions Sign Three Players to Practice Squad". nfltraderumors. December 12, 2018.
- ^ "Lions Sign Five Players to Futures Deals". nfltraderumors. December 31, 2018.
- ^ "NFL Transactions: Tuesday 8/6". nfltraderumors. August 6, 2019.
- ^ "Bills Officially Cut 31 Players, Get Down to 53". nfltraderumors. August 31, 2019.
- ^ Bender, Bill (October 21, 2019). "XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league". Sporting News. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- ^ "NFL Transactions: Wednesday 3/25". nfltraderumors. March 25, 2020.
- ^ "Steelers Officially Cut 27 Players". nfltraderumors. September 5, 2020.
- ^ "Steelers Sign 14 Players to Practice Squad". nfltraderumors. September 6, 2020.
- ^ "NFL Transactions: Tuesday 12/29". nfltraderumors. December 29, 2020.
- ^ "2021 Futures Signing Tracker". nfltraderumors. January 4, 2021.
- ^ "NFL Transactions: Tuesday 7/20". nfltraderumors. July 20, 2021.
- ^ "Former Steelers OL Jarron Jones Suspended 10 Games by NFL after Pleading Guilty in Domestic Violence Case". steelersnow.com. October 18, 2021.
- ^ "USFL DRAFT 2022: SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT PICK-BY-PICK RESULTS". www.foxsports.com. Fox Media LLC. March 10, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
- ^ @USFLBandits (June 17, 2022). "Transferred to inactive roster:" (Tweet). Retrieved June 17, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ Knight, Joey. "Tampa Bay Bandits won't play in United States Football League in 2023". tampabay.com. Retrieved 1 December 2022.