Jacoby Jones
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Position: | Wide receivers coach | ||||||||
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Born: | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | July 11, 1984||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||
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High school: | Marion Abramson (New Orleans, Louisiana) | ||||||||
College: | Lane (2003–2006) | ||||||||
NFL draft: | 2007 / Round: 3 / Pick: 73 | ||||||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Jacoby Rashi'd Jones (born July 11, 1984) is an American former professional
He is currently the wide receivers coach at Alabama State University.
Early years
Jones lived in
His childhood house and high school were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.[2]
College career
Jones originally enrolled on a track scholarship at Southeastern Louisiana University in 2002, but transferred to the Division II school Lane College in 2003. At Lane College, Jones became a three-time All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) player his sophomore, junior and senior seasons as well as an excellent punt/kick returner. Jacoby is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||
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6 ft 2+5⁄8 in (1.90 m) |
210 lb (95 kg) |
34+1⁄4 in (0.87 m) |
8+1⁄8 in (0.21 m) |
4.53 s | 1.65 s | 2.66 s | 4.31 s | 7.03 s | 34.0 in (0.86 m) |
10 ft 9 in (3.28 m) | ||
All values from |
Houston Texans
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Jones was drafted by the Houston Texans in the third round (73rd overall) of the 2007 NFL draft.[7] His first touchdown reception was against the Tennessee Titans in week 2 of the 2009 season. He also returned a punt for a 70-yard score against Miami in week 6 of the 2008 season. Jones continued to be relatively valuable as both a receiver and a returner, though he sometimes struggled with drops.
On January 15, 2012, in the
On May 1, 2012, Jones was released by the Texans.[9]
Baltimore Ravens
On May 8, 2012, Jones signed a two-year, $7 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens.[10]
On October 14, 2012, Jones returned a kickoff for 108 yards and a touchdown in a win against the Dallas Cowboys, tying an NFL record for longest kick return.[11] On November 11, 2012, Jones returned a kick-off for 105 yards in the Ravens' 55–20 win over Oakland Raiders, becoming the first player to return two kicks for 105 yards or more in a season. On November 18, 2012, in a division game against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers, Jones returned a punt 63 yards for a touchdown, helping the Ravens win the game 13–10.[12] It was the first time the Ravens returned a punt for a touchdown against the Steelers.
Jones was named to his first
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Jacoby Jones record SuperBowl kick-off return NFL YouTube video |
In Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers, Jones became the first player to score a receiving touchdown and return touchdown in the same game in Super Bowl history. With under two minutes to play in the second quarter, Jones hauled in a 56-yard pass from Joe Flacco, eluding two defenders to score a touchdown. Jones then returned the opening kickoff of the second half for a 108-yard touchdown for the longest play in Super Bowl or postseason history. The Ravens won the game by a score of 34–31, earning Jones his first Super Bowl ring.[13] Jones was then the feature player on the cover of the Super Bowl XLVII edition of Sports Illustrated.
During the 2013 regular season, Jones was injured in the
After testing the free agent market, on March 12, 2014, Jones decided to remain with the Baltimore Ravens and agreed to a four-year, $12 million contract with $4.5 million guaranteed.[14]
Jones saw diminished productivity for the 2014 season and was released from the Baltimore Ravens on February 25, 2015. He was due $2.5 million for the 2015 season.[15]
San Diego Chargers
On March 6, 2015, Jones signed with the San Diego Chargers.[16][17] The contract was for 2-years, $5.5 million with $1.6 million guaranteed and a $1.6 million signing bonus. He was released on November 3 after the Week 8 match-up against the Ravens.[18]
Pittsburgh Steelers
Jones was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 5, 2015.[19] Jones wore number 13, since his normal number 12 was unofficially retired for Terry Bradshaw. After fumbling twice against the Indianapolis Colts, Jones was demoted to backup kick returner and third-string punt returner on the depth chart.[20] He was released on January 1, 2016.[21]
In four games with the Steelers, Jones had 6 punt returns for 19 yards and 9 kick returns for 220 yards.
Monterrey Steel
On March 13, 2017, Jones signed with the Monterrey Steel of the National Arena League (NAL).[22] He played in 8 games for the Steel, catching 19 passes for 169 yards and 1 touchdown. He also returned 2 field goals for 71 yards and 1 touchdown while also returning 12 kicks for 223 yards.[23]
Retirement
On September 29, 2017, Jones signed a one-day contract with the Ravens so he could retire as a member of the team.[24][25]
NFL career statistics
Legend | |
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Won the Super Bowl | |
Bold | Career high |
Year | Team | GP | Receiving | Punt return | Kick return | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
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Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FD | Ret | Yds | Lng | TD | FC | Ret | Yds | Lng | TD | FC | Fum | Lost | |||
2007 | HOU | 14 | 15 | 149 | 9.9 | 26 | 0 | 9 | 30 | 286 | 74 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 78 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
2008 | HOU | 16 | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 45 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 386 | 73 | 2 | 17 | 13 | 280 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
2009 | HOU | 14 | 27 | 437 | 16.2 | 45 | 6 | 19 | 39 | 426 | 62 | 0 | 14 | 24 | 638 | 95 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
2010 | HOU | 15 | 51 | 562 | 11.0 | 47 | 3 | 31 | 29 | 204 | 39 | 0 | 15 | 23 | 494 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2011 | HOU | 16 | 31 | 512 | 16.5 | 80 | 2 | 23 | 49 | 518 | 79 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2012 | BAL | 16 | 30 | 406 | 13.5 | 47 | 1 | 16 | 37 | 341 | 63 | 1 | 16 | 38 | 1,167 | 108 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
2013 | BAL | 12 | 37 | 455 | 12.3 | 66 | 2 | 21 | 19 | 237 | 37 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 892 | 77 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2014 | BAL | 16 | 9 | 131 | 14.6 | 31 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 275 | 45 | 0 | 17 | 32 | 978 | 108 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
2015 | SD | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | –4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 193 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PIT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 220 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | |
Total[26] | 128 | 203 | 2,733 | 13.5 | 80 | 14 | 127 | 276 | 2,688 | 79 | 4 | 95 | 183 | 4,940 | 108 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 6 |
Records
NFL records
- Longest kickoff return in a Super Bowl (108)
- Longest play in a Super Bowl (108)
- Most all-purpose yards in a Super Bowl (288)
Texans franchise records
- Most punt returns in a single season: 49 (2011)[27]
- Most punt return yards in a single season: 518 (2011)[27]
- Most punt return touchdowns in a single season: 2 (2008)[27]
- Most career punt returns (179)[27]
- Most career punt return touchdowns (3)[27]
- Most career punt return yards (1,820)[27]
- Most career all-purpose yards (5,091)[27]
Ravens franchise records
- Most career kickoff return touchdowns (4)[28]
- Most kickoff return touchdowns in a single season: 2 (2012)[28]
- Longest kickoff return: 108 (vs Dallas Cowboys, vs Pittsburgh Steelers & vs San Francisco 49ers)[28]
Coaching career
Jones returned to his alma mater when he was named wide receivers coach with Lane College on January 16, 2018.[29] After two seasons with the Dragons, he was back in Baltimore when Calvert Hall College High School appointed him to a similar capacity on October 6, 2020.[30] Jones went on to coach the tight ends at Morgan State University where one of his athletes was named an All-Conference Player as the Second Team Freshman tight end. In 2022, Jones joined the coaching staff at Alabama State University.[31]
Dancing With the Stars
On February 24, 2013, Jones was the first star announced to be on
Week # | Dance/Song | Judges' score | Result | ||
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Inaba | Goodman | Tonioli | |||
1 | Cha-Cha-Cha/"Good Feeling" | 7 | 6 | 7 | No Elimination |
2 | Jazz/"Five Guys Named Moe" | 8 | 7 | 8 | Safe |
3 | Prom Group Dance/"The Rockafeller Skank" Rumba/"Stay" |
Awarded 8 |
2 8 |
Points 8 |
Safe |
4 | Foxtrot/"Watching You" | 8 | 8 | 8 | Safe |
5 | Jive/"Long Tall Sally" | 9 | 8 | 9 | Safe |
6 | Paso Doble/"Higher Ground "
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8 7 |
7 8 |
8 7 |
Safe |
7 | Salsa/"Danza Kuduro" | 9 | 9 | 9 | Safe |
8 | Paso Doble (Trio Challenge) / "La Virgen de la Macarena"
|
9 8 |
9 9 |
9 8 |
Last to be called safe |
9 Semi-finals |
Argentine Tango / "Concierto Para Quinteto" / "Ding Dong Daddy of the D-Car Line"
Lindy Hop |
10 10 |
10 9 |
10 10 |
Safe |
10 Finals |
/ 'Aguanile" | 9 Awarded 9 10 |
9 2 9 10 |
9 Points 9 10 |
Third Place |
References
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- ^ a b Borden, Sam (February 4, 2013). "For the Ravens’ Jones, a Trip Home and 2 Trips Into the End Zone." The New York Times. Retrieved on March 17, 2013. "Jones grew up in New Orleans East and attended Abramson High School, but his family's house and his high school were destroyed in Hurricane Katrina."
- The Times-Picayune. Retrieved on March 17, 2013.
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- ^ "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ Sessler, Marc (January 16, 2012) Texans' Jones apologizes, moves forward after muffed punt. NFL.com. Retrieved on May 1, 2013.
- ^ Nielsen, James (May 1, 2012) Ultimate Texans » Texans release much-maligned receiver Jacoby Jones. Houston Chronicle via Blog.chron.com. Retrieved on May 1, 2013.
- ^ Smith, Michael David (May 8, 2012) Ravens sign Jacoby Jones to two-year, $7 million deal | ProFootballTalk. Profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. Retrieved on May 1, 2013.
- ^ Vensel, Matt (October 17, 2012) Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and kick return Jacoby Jones, the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week, is ready to play his former team, the Houston Texans – Baltimore Sun. Articles.baltimoresun.com. Retrieved on May 1, 2013.
- ^ NFL Network: Jacoby Does It Again: 63 Yd TD Return Archived August 3, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. Baltimoreravens.com (November 18, 2012). Retrieved on May 1, 2013.
- ^ "Super Bowl XLVII - San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens - February 3rd, 2013". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- ^ Hensley, Jamison (March 12, 2014). "Jacoby Jones re-signs with Ravens". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
- ^ "Ravens cut Jacoby Jones". ESPN. February 25, 2015. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
- ^ "Jacoby Jones joins Chargers". ESPN. March 6, 2015.
- ^ "Chargers Add Explosive Playmaker Jacoby Jones". NFL.com. March 6, 2015. Archived from the original on August 3, 2017. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
- ^ Florio, Mike (November 3, 2015). "Chargers dump receiver Jacoby Jones". NBCSports.com. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
- ^ Sessler, Marc (November 5, 2015). "Steelers release draft-bust Archer, add Jacoby Jones". NFL.com. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
- ^ "Jacoby Jones now Steelers' third-string punt returner". NFL.com. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
- ^ "Jacoby Jones released by Pittsburgh Steelers". NFL.com. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
- ^ Javier Alonso (March 13, 2017). "Jacoby Jones joins Monterrey Steel of the National Arena League". www.espndeportes.com. ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved March 19, 2017.
- ^ "Monterrey Steel". thestatguys.com. Archived from the original on June 2, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
- ^ "Jacoby Jones". foxsports.com. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- ^ Mink, Ryan (September 29, 2017). "JACOBY JONES RETIRES A RAVEN FOR ALL TIME". baltimoreravens.com. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- ^ "Jacoby Jones Stats". ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
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- ^ a b c "Baltimore Ravens Kick & Punt Returns Career Register". pro-football-reference.com.
- ^ Torres, Luis. "Lane College football hires former NFL wide receiver and alum Jacoby Jones as assistant," The Jackson (TN) Sun, Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Retrieved October 13, 2020
- ^ Janney, Elizabeth. "Calvert Hall Hires Jacoby Jones As Wide Receiver Coach," Patch, Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2020
- ^ "Jacoby Jones". Alabama State Hornets. bamastatesports.com. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ^ 'Dancing With the Stars': Dorothy Hamill quits, other celebs are safe. Fox News (March 27, 2013)