Austin Jones (running back) explained

Austin Jones
Current Team:Washington Commanders
Number:46
Position:Running back
Birth Date:7 February 2001
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:200
Undraftedyear:2024
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statlabel1:Rushing yards
Statlabel2:Rushing average
Statlabel3:Rushing touchdowns
Statlabel4:Receptions
Statlabel5:Receiving yards
Statlabel6:Receiving touchdowns

Austin Jones (born February 7, 2001) is an American professional football running back for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Stanford Cardinal and USC Trojans and signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2024.

Early life

Jones was born on February 7, 2001, in Antioch, California.[1] He attended Bishop O'Dowd High School, where he rushed for 1,560 yards and 23 touchdowns as a junior.[2] Coming out of high school, Jones was rated as a four star recruit, where he decided to commit to play college football for the USC Trojans.[3] [4]

College career

Stanford

In Jones freshman season in 2019, Jones rushed 45 times for 227 yards and a touchdown.[5] During the 2020 season, Jones tallied 126 carries for 550 yards and nine touchdowns as he started all six games for Stanford.[6] In the 2021 season, Jones carried the ball 107 times for 378 yards and two touchdowns.[7] After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Jones decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[8] [9]

During his time at Stanford, Jones ran the ball 278 for 1,155 yards and 12 touchdowns, while also hauling in 67 passes for 531 yards and a touchdown.[10]

USC

Jones decided to transfer to play for the USC Trojans.[11] [12] In Jones first game with USC in week one of the 2022 season, Jones rushed four times for 48 yards and two touchdowns, while also making a catch for 21 yards.[13] In week eleven of the 2022 season, Jones rushed 11 times for 74 yards, while also hauling in four receptions and a touchdown.[14] In week 12, Jones rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns, while also hauling in four receptions for 57 yards.[15] In the final week of the 2022 regular season, Jones rushed 25 times for 154 yards in a win over Notre Dame.[16] During the 2022 season, Jones rushed 135 times for 705 yards and five touchdowns, while also totaling 25 receptions for 267 yards and a touchdown.[17] In the 2023 season, Jones rushed 85 times for 477 yards and seven touchdowns.[18] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Jones decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft.[19] [20]

Professional career

Jones signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2024.[21] [22]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brugler . Dane . The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide . subscription . April 14, 2024 . . 48.
  2. Web site: Mazeika . Vytas . Stanford gets commitment from 4-star East Bay running back . The Mercury News . 29 June 2018 . 24 May 2024.
  3. Web site: Daniels . Tim . 4-Star RB Austin Jones Commits to Stanford over Cal, Oregon, UCLA and Utah . Bleacher Report . 24 May 2024.
  4. Web site: Sabedra . Darren . Football recruiting: Stanford lands another East Bay standout . The Mercury News . 1 August 2018 . 24 May 2024.
  5. Web site: Peterson . Derek . USC continues to add offensive talent, lands Stanford RB transfer Austin Jones . Saturday Out West . 20 January 2022 . 24 May 2024.
  6. Web site: Grosbard . Adam . USC adds Stanford RB transfer Austin Jones . Orange County-Register . 20 January 2022 . 24 May 2024.
  7. Montana Pattison . Claudette . USC Football Lands Stanford RB Transfer Austin Jones . Sports Illustrated . 20 January 2022 . 24 May 2024.
  8. Web site: Parker . Ben . Stanford junior running back Austin Jones enters transfer portal . Rivals.com . 12 January 2022 . 24 May 2024.
  9. Web site: Kartje . Ryan . Austin Jones' fresh start at USC takes him back to Stanford this week . Los Angeles Times . 9 September 2022 . 24 May 2024.
  10. Web site: McKinney . Erik . Austin Jones Ready to go Back to the Bay . On3.com . 9 September 2022 . 24 May 2024.
  11. Web site: Moreno . Matt . Stanford RB Austin Jones becomes USC's latest Pac-12 transfer addition . Rivals.com . 20 January 2022 . 24 May 2024.
  12. Morrissette . Connor . USC running back Austin Jones announces return for 2023 season . Sports Illustrated . 6 January 2023 . 24 May 2024.
  13. Web site: Grosbard . Adam . USC RB Austin Jones ready to face former team Stanford . Orange County-Register . 8 September 2022 . 24 May 2024.
  14. Web site: Grosbard . Adam . USC RB Austin Jones ready to 'step up' for injured Travis Dye . Orange County-Register . 13 November 2022 . 24 May 2024.
  15. Web site: Hugenin . Mike . Transfer portal notebook: RB Austin Jones suddenly a vital player for USC . On3.com . 23 November 2022 . 24 May 2024.
  16. Web site: Grosbard . Adam . USC RB Austin Jones again steps up in win over Notre Dame . Orange County-Register . 27 November 2022 . 24 May 2024.
  17. Web site: Kosko . Nick . Austin Jones, MarShawn Lloyd will both have roles in USC offense . On3.com . 26 August 2023 . 24 May 2024.
  18. Web site: Mendel . Jacob . Report: Dolphins meet with USC RB Austin Jones . The Phinsider . 19 April 2024 . 24 May 2024.
  19. Borba . Kevin . Former Stanford and USC Running Back Austin Jones Declares For NFL Draft . Sports Illustrated . 28 December 2023 . 24 May 2024.
  20. Sandoval . Ricardo . USC Football: Trojans Starting RB Has Declared for the NFL Draft . Sports Illustrated . 28 December 2023 . 24 May 2024.
  21. Web site: Commanders agree to terms with 11 college free agents . Commanders.com . 29 April 2024.
  22. Web site: Morrison . Dan . Report: Austin Jones agrees to UDFA deal with Washington Commanders . On3.com . 28 April 2024 . 24 May 2024.

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