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{{Short description|American football player (born 1993)}}
{{distinguish|Jonathan Jones (Canadian football)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Jonathan Jones
| name = Jonathan Jones
| current_team = New England Patriots
| image = Jonathan Jones (American football).JPG
| number = 31
| alt =
| position = [[Cornerback]]
| caption = Jones in the 2017 NFL season.
| current_team = New England Patriots
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|9|20}}
| birth_place = [[Carrollton, Georgia]]
| number = 31
| death_date =
| position = [[Cornerback]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|9|20}}
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| birth_place = [[Carrollton, Georgia]], U.S.
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| death_place =
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| high_school = [[Carrollton High School (Carrollton, Georgia)|Carrollton (GA)]]
| height_in = 9
| college = [[Auburn Tigers football|Auburn]]
| undraftedyear = 2016
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| high_school = [[Carrollton High School (Carrollton, Georgia)|Carrollton]] (Carrollton, Georgia)
| pastteams =
| college = [[Auburn Tigers football|Auburn]] [[2012 Auburn Tigers football season|(2012]]-[[2015 Auburn Tigers football season|2015)]]
*[[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2016}}–present)
| undraftedyear = 2016
| status = Active
| highlights =
| pastteams =
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2016}}–present)
*[[Super Bowl|Super Bowl Champion]] ([[Super Bowl 51|LI]])
| status = Active
*[[SEC Championship Game|SEC champion]] ([[2013 SEC Championship Game|2013]])
| statseason = 2016
| highlights =
* 2× [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl LI|LI]], [[Super Bowl LIII|LIII]])
| statweek = 17
* Second-team [[List of All-SEC football teams|All-SEC]] ([[2014 All-SEC football team|2014]])
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
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| statseason = 2023
| statlabel2 = Interceptions
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| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
| statvalue2 = 0
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| statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
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| statvalue4 = 2
| statlabel5 = [[Pass deflected|Pass deflections]]
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'''Jonathan Jones''' (born September 20, 1993) is an [[American football]] [[cornerback]] for the [[New England Patriots]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Auburn Tigers football|Auburn]] and signed with the Patriots as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2016.<ref>[http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2016/08/jonathan_jones_starting_to_grow_on_patriots Jonathan Jones starting to grow on Patriots]</ref>
'''Jonathan Isaiah Jones''' (born September 20, 1993) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[cornerback]] for the [[New England Patriots]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Auburn Tigers football|Auburn]] and signed with the Patriots as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2016.<ref>[http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2016/08/jonathan_jones_starting_to_grow_on_patriots Jonathan Jones starting to grow on Patriots]</ref>

==Early life==
Jones grew up in [[Carrollton, Georgia]] and attended [[Carrollton High School (Carrollton, Georgia)|Carrollton High School]] where he played football and ran track.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldberg |first=Charles |date=2012-05-14 |title=Jonathan Jones makes the jump to Auburn football after winning three state track titles over weekend |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2012/05/jonathan_jones_makes_the_jump.html |access-date=2024-08-23 |website=al |language=en}}</ref> As in 2011, Jones was one of the top high school hurdlers in the country. He placed third in the [[New Balance]] Nationals and then won the [[USA Track and Field]] Junior Olympics National Championship in the [[110-meter hurdles]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Daniels, Mark |date=November 25, 2017 |title=Undaunted by adversity, Patriots' Jones ready for prime time |url=http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20171125/undaunted-by-adversity-patriots-jones-ready-for-prime-time |website=ProvidenceJournal.com}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
Jones was a four-year starter at cornerback at [[Auburn Tigers football|Auburn]], he saw his first action as a true freshman in 2012. In 2014, he earned second-team All-SEC notice and was ninth in the nation with six interceptions and 17 passes defended, he would again earn second-team All-SEC notice during his 2015 senior year.<ref>http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/jonathan-jones?id=2555325</ref> He had 129 career tackles and seven interceptions in his four years with the Tigers.<ref>http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jonathan_jones_807537.html</ref>
Jones was a four-year starter at [[cornerback]] at [[Auburn Tigers football|Auburn]], and saw his first action as a [[true freshman]] in 2012. In August 2013, Jones broke his ankle and played in only five games his sophomore season. In 2014, he earned second-team [[List of All-SEC football teams|All-Southeastern Conference]] (SEC) honors and was ninth in the nation with six [[interceptions]] and 17 [[passes defended]], he would again earn second-team All-SEC notice during his 2015 senior year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/jonathan-jones?id=2555325|title = Jonathan Jones Stats, News and Video – DB|website = [[NFL.com]]}}</ref> He had 129 career [[Tackle (football move)#Gridiron football|tackles]] and seven interceptions in his four years with the Tigers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AUBURNTIGERS.COM Jonathan Jones Bio :: Auburn University Official Athletic Site Auburn University Official Athletic Site :: Football |url=http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jonathan_jones_807537.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160909081915/http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jonathan_jones_807537.html |archive-date=September 9, 2016 |access-date=September 3, 2016}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Pre-draft===
Jones was projected to be a fourth or fifth round draft pick by NFL draft experts and analysts, but went undrafted in the [[2016 NFL draft]] possibly due to his lack of height, despite an impressive [[NFL Combine|combine]], being a top performer at the [[40-yard dash]] and [[bench press]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/jonathan-jones?id=2555325|title = Jonathan Jones Stats, News and Video – DB|website = [[NFL.com]]}}</ref>
{{NFL predraft
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| weight = 186
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| dash = 4.33
| ten split =
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| twenty split =
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| shuttle = 4.25
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| cone drill = 7.25
| cone drill = 7.25
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| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/jonathan-jones?id=2555325|title=NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles - Jonathan Jones|work=[[NFL.com]]}}</ref>
| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Jones Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jonathan-jones/32004a4f-4e49-5280-4eed-171301d538b0 |access-date=December 5, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Draft Scout Jonathan Jones College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=123786&DraftYear=2016 |access-date=December 5, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>
}}
}}


===2016===
Jones was projected as a fourth or fifth round draft pick but went undrafted in the [[2016 NFL draft]] because of his lack of height, despite an impressive combine, being a top performer at the 40-yard dash and bench press.<ref>http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/jonathan-jones?id=2555325</ref> Jones signed with the [[New England Patriots]] as an undrafted free agent and had a strong training camp and preseason edging out fellow undrafted rookie [[Cre'Von LeBlanc]] and 2015 seventh-round pick [[Darryl Roberts (American football)|Darryl Roberts]] for the final cornerback spot on the Patriots 53-man roster thanks to his special teams contributions.<ref>{{cite web|title=RB D.J. Foster, CB Jonathan Jones latest undrafted rookies to make the Patriots’ 53-man roster|url=http://www.patspulpit.com/2016/9/5/12790800/dj-foster-jonathan-jones-latest-undrafted-rookies-to-make-the-new-england-patriots-53-man-roster|author=Buchmasser, Bernd|website=PatsPulpit.com|date=September 5, 2016}}</ref> Jones saw his first game action in the Patriots season opener against the [[Arizona Cardinals]] and recorded a tackle.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bill Belichick Lauds Jonathan Jones, Patriots' Kick Coverage After Dramatic Win|url=http://nesn.com/2016/09/bill-belichick-lauds-jonathan-jones-patriots-kick-coverage-after-dramatic-win/|website=NESN.com|author=Cox, Zack|date=September 12, 2016}}</ref>
On May 1, 2016, the [[New England Patriots]] signed Jones to a three-year, $1.63 million contract as an undrafted free agent that included a [[signing bonus]] of $10,000.<ref name="Spotrac">{{cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Jonathan Jones contract |url= https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/jonathan-jones-19507/transactions/ |access-date=June 11, 2020 |website=Spotrac.com}}</ref>


He had a strong [[Training camp (NFL)|training camp]] and preseason edging out fellow undrafted rookie [[Cre'Von LeBlanc]] and 2015 seventh-round pick [[Darryl Roberts (American football)|Darryl Roberts]] for the final cornerback spot on the Patriots 53-man roster thanks to his special teams contributions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Buchmasser, Bernd |date=September 5, 2016 |title=RB D.J. Foster, CB Jonathan Jones latest undrafted rookies to make the Patriots' 53-man roster |url=http://www.patspulpit.com/2016/9/5/12790800/dj-foster-jonathan-jones-latest-undrafted-rookies-to-make-the-new-england-patriots-53-man-roster |website=PatsPulpit.com}}</ref> Jones saw his first game action in the Patriots season opener against the [[Arizona Cardinals]] and recorded a tackle.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cox, Zack |date=September 12, 2016 |title=Bill Belichick Lauds Jonathan Jones, Patriots' Kick Coverage After Dramatic Win |url=http://nesn.com/2016/09/bill-belichick-lauds-jonathan-jones-patriots-kick-coverage-after-dramatic-win/ |website=NESN.com}}</ref>
In Week 14 against the Ravens, Jones stopped a punt from entering the endzone, pinning the Ravens' offense on the 1-yard line. On the next play, defensive tackle [[Malcom Brown]] tackled Ravens' running back [[Kenneth Dixon (American football)|Kenneth Dixon]] in the backfield, resulting in a [[Safety (gridiron football score)|safety]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots’ Jonathan Jones excelled in punt coverage Monday|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2016/12/15/patriots-jonathan-jones-excelled-punt-coverage-monday/hS7IgRBwIGGQoQfwo0j80K/story.html|author=Princiotti, Nora|website=BostonGlobe.com|date=December 15, 2016|accessdate=December 30, 2016}}</ref>


In Week 14 against the Ravens, Jones stopped a [[Punt (gridiron football)|punt]] from entering the [[endzone]], pinning the Ravens' offense on the 1-yard line. On the next play, defensive tackle [[Malcom Brown]] tackled Ravens' running back [[Kenneth Dixon (American football)|Kenneth Dixon]] in the backfield, resulting in a [[Safety (gridiron football score)|safety]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Princiotti, Nora |date=December 15, 2016 |title=Patriots' Jonathan Jones excelled in punt coverage Monday |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2016/12/15/patriots-jonathan-jones-excelled-punt-coverage-monday/hS7IgRBwIGGQoQfwo0j80K/story.html |access-date=December 30, 2016 |website=BostonGlobe.com}}</ref>
Jones, who was inactive for the game, won his first Super Bowl when the Patriots defeated the [[Atlanta Falcons]] 34-28 in [[Super Bowl LI]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201702050atl.htm|title=Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|accessdate=6 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/02/05/inactives-super-bowl-li|title=Inactives: Super Bowl LI|work=New England Patriots|accessdate=6 August 2017}}</ref>

On February 5, 2017, Jones was part of the Patriots team that won [[Super Bowl LI]]. In the game, the Patriots defeated the [[Atlanta Falcons]] by a score of 34–28 in overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LI – New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons – February 5th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201702050atl.htm |access-date=September 2, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> Coming back from a 25 point deficit in the third quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Throwback: Five forgotten facts from the Patriots' epic comeback win over the Falcons in Super Bowl LI |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-throwback-five-forgotten-facts-from-the-patriots-epic-comeback-win-over-the-falcons-in-super-bowl-li/ |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=CBSSports.com |date=November 18, 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

===2017===
In 2017, Jones played in all 16 regular-season games with four starts as the team's nickel cornerback and core special teamer. In Week 8 against the [[Los Angeles Chargers]], Jones intercepted [[Philip Rivers]] in the final seconds of the game to close out a 21–13 win. In the divisional round of the playoffs, Jones suffered an ankle injury and was placed on injured reserve on January 17, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 17, 2018 |title=Patriots Re-Sign WR Bernard Reedy; Place DB Jonathan Jones on Injured Reserve |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-re-sign-wr-bernard-reedy-place-db-jonathan-jones-on-injured-rese-321566 |website=Patriots.com}}</ref> The Patriots still made it to [[Super Bowl LII]], but lost 41–33 to the [[Philadelphia Eagles]].

===2018===
In the [[AFC Championship Game]] for the 2018 season, held on January 20, 2019, the speedy Jones was utilized by the Patriots to shut down the [[Kansas City Chiefs]]' [[Tyreek Hill]], who is also known for his speed. Jones was able to match the speed of Hill, and Hill was only targeted three times by quarterback [[Patrick Mahomes]], finishing the game with just one catch. Jones was credited as a 'big reason why' the Patriots beat the Chiefs and secured a spot in [[Super Bowl LIII]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Inabinett |first=Mark |date=January 22, 2019 |title=Jonathan Jones 'big reason why' Patriots won AFC title |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2019/01/jonathan-jones-big-reason-why-patriots-won-afc-title.html |access-date=January 26, 2019 |publisher=[[Al.com]]}}</ref> The Patriots beat the [[Los Angeles Rams]], 13–3, to give Jones his second Super Bowl championship.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shpigel |first=Ben |date=2019-02-04 |title=Patriots Win in Lowest-Scoring Super Bowl Ever |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/03/sports/patriots-super-bowl.html |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=The New York Times |language=en-US}}</ref>

===2019===
[[File:Jonathan Jones.jpg|thumb|Jones in a game against the [[Washington Redskins]] ]]
On March 12, 2019, the Patriots placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on March 12, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crabtree |first=Curtis |date=March 12, 2019 |title=Report: Patriots place restricted tenders on Josh Gordon, Jonathan Jones |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/03/12/report-patriots-place-restricted-tenders-on-josh-gordon-jonathan-jones/ |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}</ref>

On April 15, 2019, Jones re-signed with the Patriots on a one-year deal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bouda |first=Nate |date=April 15, 2019 |title=Patriots Re-Sign RFA CB Jonathan Jones |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/patriots-re-sign-rfa-cb-jonathan-jones/}}</ref>

On September 7, 2019, Jones signed a three-year, $21 million contract extension with the Patriots, keeping him under contract through the 2022 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reed |first=Russ |title=Patriots, 2-time Super Bowl champion agree to contract extension, according to report |url=https://www.wcvb.com/article/patriots-2-time-super-bowl-champion-jonathan-jones-agree-to-contract-extension-according-to-report/28950202 |access-date=September 8, 2019 |website=WCVB.com|date=September 7, 2019 }}</ref>
In week 8 against the [[Cleveland Browns]], Jones forced a fumble off running back [[Nick Chubb]] which was recovered by teammate [[Devin McCourty]] in the 27–13 win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 27, 2019 |title=Belichick wins 300th, perfect Patriots beat Browns 27–13 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127895 |access-date=October 27, 2019 |website=[[ESPN]]}}</ref>

===2020===
In Week 6 against the [[Denver Broncos]], Jones recorded his first interception of the season off a pass thrown by [[Drew Lock]] during the 18–12 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at New England Patriots – October 18th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010180nwe.htm |access-date=2020-10-22 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

===2021===
In Week 6, Jones suffered a shoulder injury and was placed on injured reserve on October 23, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Elevate DL Daniel Ekuale and OL James Ferentz to the Active Roster; Place DB Jonathan Jones on Injured Reserve|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-elevate-dl-daniel-ekuale-and-ol-james-ferentz-to-the-active-roster-plac|website=Patriots.com|date=October 23, 2021}}</ref>

===2022===
Jones returned from his injury in 2022 and started 16 games after switching from slot cornerback to outside cornerback. He set career-highs with 11 passes defensed, four interceptions, and three forced fumbles, all of which led the team.

===2023===
On March 13, 2023, Jones re-signed with the Patriots on a two-year deal.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Report: Patriots retain Jonathan Jones on two-year deal|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/report-patriots-retain-jonathan-jones-on-two-year-deal|publisher=Patriots.com|date=March 13, 2023|access-date=March 13, 2023}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|
| Won the [[Super Bowl]]
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

=== Regular season ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="2"| Games
! colspan="4"| Tackles
! colspan="6"| Interceptions
! colspan="2"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! Int !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! PD !! FF !! FR
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! style="background:#afe6ba;"|[[2016 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| '''16''' || 1 || 14 || 10 || 4 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || '''1'''
|-
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] !! [[2017 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| '''16''' || 4 || 44 || 39 || 5 || 1.0 || 1 || 6 || 6.0 || 6 || 0 || 8 || 0 || '''1'''
|-
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! style="background:#afe6ba;"|[[2018 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| '''16''' || 5 || 56 || 44 || 12 || '''1.5''' || 3 || 34 || 11.3 || 24 || 0 || 7 || 1 || 0
|-
! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] !! [[2019 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| 15 || 9 || 53 || 38 || '''15''' || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 8 || 2 || 0
|-
! [[2020 NFL season|2020]] !! [[2020 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| '''16''' || 7 || '''74''' || '''60''' || 14 || 0.0 || 2 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 6 || 1 || 0
|-
! [[2021 NFL season|2021]] !! [[2021 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| 6 || 1 || 20 || 15 || 5 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2022 NFL season|2022]] !! [[2022 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| '''16''' || '''16''' || 69 || 56 || 13 || 0.0 || '''4''' || '''89''' || '''22.3''' || '''55''' || '''1''' || '''11''' || '''3''' || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| Career<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Jones Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JoneJo03.htm |access-date=March 16, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> !! 101 !! 43 !! 330 !! 262 !! 68 !! 2.5 !! 11 !! 129 !! 11.7 !! 55 !! 1 !! 44 !! 8 !! 2
|}


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.patriots.com/team/players/roster/jonathan-jones New England Patriots bio]
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*[http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jonathan_jones_807537.html Auburn Tigers bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160909081915/http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jonathan_jones_807537.html Auburn Tigers bio]


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Latest revision as of 01:20, 30 August 2024

Not to be confused with Jonathan Jones (Canadian football).

Jonathan Jones
refer to caption
Jones in the 2017 NFL season.
No. 31 – New England Patriots
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1993-09-20) September 20, 1993 (age 30)
Carrollton, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Carrollton (Carrollton, Georgia)
College:Auburn (2012-2015)
Undrafted:2016
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:378
Sacks:2.5
Forced fumbles:8
Fumble recoveries:2
Pass deflections:51
Interceptions:11
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at PFR

Jonathan Isaiah Jones (born September 20, 1993) is an American professional football cornerback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn and signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2016.[1]

Early life

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Jones grew up in Carrollton, Georgia and attended Carrollton High School where he played football and ran track.[2] As in 2011, Jones was one of the top high school hurdlers in the country. He placed third in the New Balance Nationals and then won the USA Track and Field Junior Olympics National Championship in the 110-meter hurdles.[3]

College career

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Jones was a four-year starter at cornerback at Auburn, and saw his first action as a true freshman in 2012. In August 2013, Jones broke his ankle and played in only five games his sophomore season. In 2014, he earned second-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) honors and was ninth in the nation with six interceptions and 17 passes defended, he would again earn second-team All-SEC notice during his 2015 senior year.[4] He had 129 career tackles and seven interceptions in his four years with the Tigers.[5]

Professional career

[edit]

Pre-draft

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Jones was projected to be a fourth or fifth round draft pick by NFL draft experts and analysts, but went undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft possibly due to his lack of height, despite an impressive combine, being a top performer at the 40-yard dash and bench press.[6]

Pre-draft measurables
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
5 ft 9+1⁄8 in
(1.76 m) 		186 lb
(84 kg) 		30+1⁄4 in
(0.77 m) 		8+3⁄4 in
(0.22 m)		 4.33 s 1.47 s 2.50 s 4.25 s 7.25 s 36 in
(0.91 m)		 10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		 19 reps
All values from NFL Combine.[7][8]

2016

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On May 1, 2016, the New England Patriots signed Jones to a three-year, $1.63 million contract as an undrafted free agent that included a signing bonus of $10,000.[9]

He had a strong training camp and preseason edging out fellow undrafted rookie Cre'Von LeBlanc and 2015 seventh-round pick Darryl Roberts for the final cornerback spot on the Patriots 53-man roster thanks to his special teams contributions.[10] Jones saw his first game action in the Patriots season opener against the Arizona Cardinals and recorded a tackle.[11]

In Week 14 against the Ravens, Jones stopped a punt from entering the endzone, pinning the Ravens' offense on the 1-yard line. On the next play, defensive tackle Malcom Brown tackled Ravens' running back Kenneth Dixon in the backfield, resulting in a safety.[12]

On February 5, 2017, Jones was part of the Patriots team that won Super Bowl LI. In the game, the Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons by a score of 34–28 in overtime.[13] Coming back from a 25 point deficit in the third quarter.[14]

2017

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In 2017, Jones played in all 16 regular-season games with four starts as the team's nickel cornerback and core special teamer. In Week 8 against the Los Angeles Chargers, Jones intercepted Philip Rivers in the final seconds of the game to close out a 21–13 win. In the divisional round of the playoffs, Jones suffered an ankle injury and was placed on injured reserve on January 17, 2018.[15] The Patriots still made it to Super Bowl LII, but lost 41–33 to the Philadelphia Eagles.

2018

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In the AFC Championship Game for the 2018 season, held on January 20, 2019, the speedy Jones was utilized by the Patriots to shut down the Kansas City Chiefs' Tyreek Hill, who is also known for his speed. Jones was able to match the speed of Hill, and Hill was only targeted three times by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, finishing the game with just one catch. Jones was credited as a 'big reason why' the Patriots beat the Chiefs and secured a spot in Super Bowl LIII.[16] The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams, 13–3, to give Jones his second Super Bowl championship.[17]

2019

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Jones in a game against the Washington Redskins

On March 12, 2019, the Patriots placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on March 12, 2019.[18]

On April 15, 2019, Jones re-signed with the Patriots on a one-year deal.[19]

On September 7, 2019, Jones signed a three-year, $21 million contract extension with the Patriots, keeping him under contract through the 2022 season.[20] In week 8 against the Cleveland Browns, Jones forced a fumble off running back Nick Chubb which was recovered by teammate Devin McCourty in the 27–13 win.[21]

2020

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In Week 6 against the Denver Broncos, Jones recorded his first interception of the season off a pass thrown by Drew Lock during the 18–12 loss.[22]

2021

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In Week 6, Jones suffered a shoulder injury and was placed on injured reserve on October 23, 2021.[23]

2022

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Jones returned from his injury in 2022 and started 16 games after switching from slot cornerback to outside cornerback. He set career-highs with 11 passes defensed, four interceptions, and three forced fumbles, all of which led the team.

2023

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On March 13, 2023, Jones re-signed with the Patriots on a two-year deal.[24]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Won the Super Bowl
Kühn Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD FF FR
2016 NE 16 1 14 10 4 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 1 1
2017 NE 16 4 44 39 5 1.0 1 6 6.0 6 0 8 0 1
2018 NE 16 5 56 44 12 1.5 3 34 11.3 24 0 7 1 0
2019 NE 15 9 53 38 15 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 8 2 0
2020 NE 16 7 74 60 14 0.0 2 0 0.0 0 0 6 1 0
2021 NE 6 1 20 15 5 0.0 1 0 0.0 0 0 3 0 0
2022 NE 16 16 69 56 13 0.0 4 89 22.3 55 1 11 3 0
Career[25] 101 43 330 262 68 2.5 11 129 11.7 55 1 44 8 2

References

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  1. ^ Jonathan Jones starting to grow on Patriots
  2. ^ Goldberg, Charles (May 14, 2012). "Jonathan Jones makes the jump to Auburn football after winning three state track titles over weekend". al. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  3. ^ Daniels, Mark (November 25, 2017). "Undaunted by adversity, Patriots' Jones ready for prime time". ProvidenceJournal.com.
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  8. ^ "2016 NFL Draft Scout Jonathan Jones College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
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  10. ^ Buchmasser, Bernd (September 5, 2016). "RB D.J. Foster, CB Jonathan Jones latest undrafted rookies to make the Patriots' 53-man roster". PatsPulpit.com.
  11. ^ Cox, Zack (September 12, 2016). "Bill Belichick Lauds Jonathan Jones, Patriots' Kick Coverage After Dramatic Win". NESN.com.
  12. ^ Princiotti, Nora (December 15, 2016). "Patriots' Jonathan Jones excelled in punt coverage Monday". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  13. ^ "Super Bowl LI – New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons – February 5th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
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  15. ^ "Patriots Re-Sign WR Bernard Reedy; Place DB Jonathan Jones on Injured Reserve". Patriots.com. January 17, 2018.
  16. ^ Inabinett, Mark (January 22, 2019). "Jonathan Jones 'big reason why' Patriots won AFC title". Al.com. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
  17. ^ Shpigel, Ben (February 4, 2019). "Patriots Win in Lowest-Scoring Super Bowl Ever". The New York Times. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  18. ^ Crabtree, Curtis (March 12, 2019). "Report: Patriots place restricted tenders on Josh Gordon, Jonathan Jones". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  19. ^ Bouda, Nate (April 15, 2019). "Patriots Re-Sign RFA CB Jonathan Jones".
  20. ^ Reed, Russ (September 7, 2019). "Patriots, 2-time Super Bowl champion agree to contract extension, according to report". WCVB.com. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
  21. ^ "Belichick wins 300th, perfect Patriots beat Browns 27–13". ESPN. October 27, 2019. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
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  23. ^ "Patriots Elevate DL Daniel Ekuale and OL James Ferentz to the Active Roster; Place DB Jonathan Jones on Injured Reserve". Patriots.com. October 23, 2021.
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