Andre Jones Jr. Explained

Andre Jones Jr.
Current Team:Washington Commanders
Number:50
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:25 October 1998
Birth Place:Varnado, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:258
High School:Varnado (Varnado)
College:Louisiana-Lafayette (2017–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:7
Draftpick:233
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:4
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:3
Statlabel5:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Pfr:JoneAn02

Gerald "Andre" Jones Jr. (born October 25, 1998) is an American football defensive end for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and was selected by the Commanders in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Early life and college career

Jones Jr. was born on October 25, 1998, in Varnado, a village in Washington Parish, Louisiana.[1] He attended Varnado High School, where he played football and basketball.[1] As a senior, he recorded 78 tackles, 6 sacks, a forced fumble, and blocked punt in football, earning him All-State and All-District honors.[1] Jones also caught 12 catches for 102 yards and two touchdowns as a tight end.[1] He played college football as an outside linebacker for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette from 2017 to 2022.[1]

College statistics

SeasonGamesTacklesFumbles
Total Solo Sacks
201759540.5000
201834311000
2019134223197210
2020114322213.5200
2021146035259.5422
2022125124278.57.510
Career58209110993015.542

Professional career

Jones was selected by the Washington Commanders in the seventh round (233rd overall) of the 2023 NFL draft.[2] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 12, 2023.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brugler . Dane . The Beast: 2023 NFL Draft Guide . subscription . April 10, 2022 . . 188 .
  2. Web site: Lichtenstein . Hannah . April 29, 2023 . Commanders draft DE Andre Jones with No. 233 overall pick . 29 April 2023 . Commanders.com.
  3. Web site: Selby . Zach . May 12, 2023 . Commanders sign KJ Henry, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Andre Jones Jr. to rookie deals . 12 May 2023 . Commanders.com.