Tony Jones Jr.
No. 37 – Arizona Cardinals | |||||
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Position: | Running back | ||||
Personal information | |||||
Born: | St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. | November 24, 1997||||
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||
Weight: | 224 lb (102 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida) | ||||
College: | Notre Dame (2016–2019) | ||||
Undrafted: | 2020 | ||||
Career history | |||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
Roster status: | Active | ||||
Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||||
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Player stats at PFR |
Tony Jones Jr. (born November 24, 1997) is an American football running back for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Notre Dame.
Early years
Jones attended
College career
Jones did not see the field as a true freshman in 2016. As a
In the 2019 Camping World Bowl, Jones had a 84 yard touchdown run that broke the record for longest run in Notre Dame bowl game history.[8] Jones rushed for 857 yards and six touchdowns in his senior season.
At the end of the season, Jones was selected to play in the 2020
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 | Bench press | |
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5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (1.79 m) |
220 lb (100 kg) |
30+5⁄8 in (0.78 m) |
9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) |
4.68 s | 1.58 s | 2.72 s | 4.21 s | 7.18 s | 32.5 in (0.83 m) |
9 ft 11 in (3.02 m) |
13 reps | |
All values from |
New Orleans Saints
Jones signed with the
On October 8, 2022, Jones was waived by the Saints.[19]
Seattle Seahawks
On October 10, 2022, Jones was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks.[20] He was waived on December 21 and signed to the practice squad on December 26.[21][22] He was promoted to the active roster on January 13, 2023.[23]
Denver Broncos
On March 23, 2023, Jones was signed by the Denver Broncos.[24] On August 29, 2023, he was waived by the Broncos.[25]
New Orleans Saints (second stint)
On August 30, 2023, Jones was signed by the Saints to their practice squad.[26] Jones was elevated to the active roster on September 18 and ran for 34 yards on 12 carries and scored two touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers following an injury to Jamaal Williams late in the first half of the Saints' Week 2 game.[27] Following the game, Jones was signed to the active roster on September 20, 2023.[28] He was released on October 7.[29]
Arizona Cardinals
On October 9, 2023, Jones was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.[30] He was waived on October 19, and re-signed to the practice squad. Jones was signed to the active roster on November 2.[31] He was released on November 9,[32] but re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[33] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[34]
NFL career statistics
Legend | |
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Bold | Career high |
Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | Returning | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
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GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
2020 | NO | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | NO | 11 | 4 | 54 | 142 | 2.6 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | NO | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SEA | 4 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2023 | NO | 4 | 1 | 21 | 70 | 3.3 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ARI | 3 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Career | 25 | 6 | 93 | 274 | 2.9 | 19 | 2 | 17 | 96 | 5.6 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Personal life
Jones' father Tony Jones Sr. was a
At Notre Dame, Jones majored in Film, Television and Theatre. During the 2019 college football season, Jones filmed his first film, a short film entitled "Come Together" written and directed with classmate Conor Fitzgerald,[36] starring football teammate Ovie Oghoufo and fellow FTT student and stage actress Teagan Earley.[37] The short film premiered at the 2020 Sundial Film Festival[38] in Redding, California.
References
- ^ Irish, Bayou (February 3, 2016). "Signature Moves: Tony Jones". Her Loyal Sons. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ^ Burlage, Todd (November 21, 2019). "Tony Jones Jr.: A Case Study in Patience and Performance". UND.com. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ^ "Army All-American Tony Jones pays tribute to grandfather who served in military". USA TODAY High School Sports. November 18, 2015. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ Reilly, Brendan (March 22, 2015). "2016 RB Tony Jones Jr. Commits to Notre Dame!". OneFootDown.com. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ Mulvena, Connor (November 22, 2019). "Tony Jones Jr.'s time to shine at running back // The Observer". The Observer. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ Arend, Alek (October 31, 2019). "Brian Kelly Announces New Injury Update For RB Tony Jones Jr". The Spun. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ Karels, Carter (December 31, 2019). "Tony Jones Jr. declares for the NFL Draft, leaving intrigue for Notre Dame's running back room". IndyStar.com. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ Vowles, Joshua (December 28, 2019). "WATCH Tony Jones Jr. take it 84 yards to the house to put Notre Dame up 27-6 over Iowa State". OneFootDown.com. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ Torello, Chris (January 16, 2020). "St. Pete Native Begins NFL Journey at East-West Shrine Bowl". BayNews9.com. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ "Tony Jones Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ "2020 Draft Scout Tony Jones Jr, Notre Dame NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ "Saints add 13 undrafted free agents". NewOrleansSaints.com. April 27, 2020. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
- ^ "Saints announce 53-man roster reductions for 2020". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 5, 2020. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
- ^ "New Orleans Saints announce practice squad additions". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 6, 2020. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
- ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. January 2, 2021. Archived from the original on March 3, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
- ^ Bouda, Nate (January 18, 2021). "Saints Sign 13 Players To Futures Deals, Release WR Jake Kumerow From PS". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
- ^ Vitovitch, Frank (September 2, 2021). "38 Former Notre Dame Football Players Make NFL Rosters". UHND.com. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ^ "Ryquell Armstead signed to Saints practice squad, Tony Jones Jr. to I.R." Saints Wire. USA Today. October 6, 2021.
- ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. October 8, 2022.
- ^ Boyle, John (October 10, 2022). "Seahawks Claim RB Tony Jones Off Waivers". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Boyle, John (December 21, 2022). "Seahawks Sign DT Daviyon Nixon, Waive RB Tony Jones Jr". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Boyle, John (December 26, 2022). "Seahawks Sign RB Godwin Igwebuike Off Practice Squad, Place S Joey Blount On Injured Reserve". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Boyle, John (January 13, 2023). "Seahawks Sign RB Tony Jones Jr. To 53-Man Roster; Elevate Cade Johnson & Alexander Johnson From Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 23, 2023). "Broncos sign RB Tony Jones Jr". DenverBroncos.com.
- ^ Lynch, Tim (August 29, 2023). "Broncos have waived running back Tony Jones Jr". MileHighReport.com.
- ^ Sliger, John (August 30, 2023). "Saints bring back RB Tony Jones Jr. to their practice squad". Yahoo.com.
- ^ "New Orleans Saints 20-17 Carolina Panthers: Tony Jones Jr scores double as Bryce Young is swarmed by Saints defense". Sky Sports. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ^ "Saints promote practice squad RB Tony Jones Jr. to their 53-man roster". Saints Wire. September 20, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves ahead of Sunday's game at New England". NewOrleansSaints.com. October 7, 2023.
- ^ Root, Jess (October 9, 2023). "Cardinals claim RB Tony Jones off waivers". USA Today.
- ^ Root, Jess. "Cardinals sign RB Tony Jones Jr. to active roster". Cardinals Wire. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ "Cardinals waive RB Tony Jones Jr. with James Conner nearing return, reports say". Arizona Sports. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ Urban, Darren (November 11, 2023). "Cardinals Activate James Conner To Roster From IR". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ Urban, Darren (January 8, 2024). "Cardinals Sign Eight Players To 'Futures' Deals". AZCardinals.com.
- ^ "Tony Jones Sr. Stats". ArenaFan.com.
- ^ "Come Together". Room203Productions.com.
- ^ "Teagan Earley Performance Resume" (PDF). TeaganEarley.com.
- ^ "Sundial Film Festival". sundialfilmfestival.com.