Cyrus Jones Explained

Cyrus Jones
Number:24, 27, 39, 41
Position:Cornerback
Return specialist
Birth Date:29 November 1993
Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:195
High School:Gilman School
(Baltimore, Maryland)
College:Alabama (2012–2015)
Draftyear:2016
Draftround:2
Draftpick:60
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:19
Statlabel2:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue2:2
Statlabel3:Total return yards
Statvalue3:655
Statlabel4:Total touchdowns
Statvalue4:1
Pfr:JoneCy00

Cyrus Diego Jones Jr. (born November 29, 1993) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was selected by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos.

Early years

Jones was born in Baltimore and attended elementary school at the Leith Walk Elementary/Middle School in northeast Baltimore. He played football and baseball in the Northwood neighborhood, also in northeast Baltimore.[1] Jones attended Gilman School in Baltimore, Maryland. He played cornerback, wide receiver, and running back for the Greyhounds. As a senior, he had 2,365 all-purpose yards and 24 touchdowns on offense and five interceptions on defense. Jones committed to the University of Alabama to play college football.[2]

College career

Jones played at Alabama from 2012 to 2015.[3] Jones played wide receiver as a freshman in 2012, catching four passes for 51 yards. Prior to his sophomore year in 2013, he moved to cornerback. He played in 11 games with five starts that season and had 25 tackles, two interceptions and one sack. As a junior in 2014, he played in all 14 games and had 46 tackles and three interceptions.[4] As a senior, he played in all 15 games and had 37 tackles and two interceptions.[5] He also was Alabama's punt returner, returning 42 punts for 530 yards and four touchdowns.[6] [7] Jones was the Defensive MVP of the 2015 Cotton Bowl after intercepting a redzone pass from Connor Cook with 18 seconds left in the second half to halt Michigan State's momentum and preserve Alabama's eventual 38–0 shutout of the Spartans. In addition, he returned a punt for a touchdown in the victory.[8]

Statistics

Defensive statistics

YearSchoolConfClassPosGTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
SoloAstTotLossSkIntYdsTDPDFRYdsTDFF
2012AlabamaSECFRWR110000000000000
2013AlabamaSECSOUT9187251.51.021050000
2014AlabamaSECJRDB14368442.00.032701311312
2015AlabamaSECSRDB15298374.00.0221071002
CareerAlabama83231067.51.072802521314

Return statistics

YearSchoolConfClassPosGKick ReturnsPunt Returns
RetYdsTDRetYdsTD
2012AlabamaSECFRWR111025008610
2013AlabamaSECSOUT9000000
2014AlabamaSECJRDB1447704820
2015AlabamaSECSRDB154253041240
CareerAlabama568574131670

Professional career

New England Patriots (first stint)

Jones was selected by the New England Patriots in the second round (60th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft.[9] Jones finished his rookie regular season with seven tackles, no pass deflections, and no interceptions. Jones was an occasional return specialist; his returns gained 180 yards, but he also fumbled five times.[10] He played in 10 games during the regular season. On February 5, 2017, Jones's Patriots appeared in Super Bowl LI. He was inactive for the game as the Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons by a score of 34–28 in overtime.[11] [12]

Prior to the 2017 season, Jones switched to jersey number 41 and gave 24 to newcomer Stephon Gilmore. In the Patriots' final preseason game of 2017, Jones suffered a torn ACL and partially torn meniscus and was ruled out for the season.[13] He was officially placed on injured reserve on September 2, 2017.[14]

On September 1, 2018, Jones was waived by the Patriots.[15]

Baltimore Ravens (first stint)

On September 3, 2018, Jones was signed to the practice squad of the Baltimore Ravens.[16]

New England Patriots (second stint)

On September 19, 2018, the Patriots re-signed Jones off Baltimore's practice squad.[17] He was waived on October 6, 2018.[18]

Baltimore Ravens (second stint)

On October 8, 2018, Jones was claimed off waivers by the Ravens.[19] In Week 12, Jones returned a punt for a 70-yard touchdown in a 34–17 win over the Oakland Raiders, earning him American Football Conference Special Teams Player of the Week.[20] He was released on November 12, 2019.[21]

Denver Broncos

On November 13, 2019, Jones was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos.[22] He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list on November 26, 2019.[23]

Personal life

Jones earned the nickname "Clamp Clampington", which was given for his shutdown corner abilities, while at Alabama.[24]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: February 16, 2017 . Baltimore native Cyrus Jones visits his childhood school . December 21, 2018 . Baltimore Sun . en-US . April 6, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190406132542/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/nfl/92600155-132.html . live .
  2. Web site: Dunn . Katherine . January 5, 2012 . Gilman football star Cyrus Jones Jr. commits to Alabama . February 24, 2023 . Baltimore Sun . May 7, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160507044128/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-01-05/sports/bal-cyrus-jones-commits-to-alabama-20120105_1_cyrus-jones-quarterback-and-returner-alabama . live .
  3. Web site: Cyrus Jones College Stats . December 21, 2018 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en . July 23, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190723074334/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/cyrus-jones-1.html . live .
  4. Web site: Zenitz . Matt . August 4, 2015 . Alabama DB Cyrus Jones feels overlooked nationally, ready to 'show people what I'm all about' . February 24, 2023 . AL.com . September 21, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180921153436/https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2015/08/alabama_db_cyrus_jones_feels_o.html . live .
  5. Web site: Talty . John . January 28, 2016 . Alabama CB Cyrus Jones ready and eager to prove doubters wrong . February 24, 2023 . AL.com . September 21, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180921153302/https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2016/01/cyrus_jones_ready_and_eager_to.html . live .
  6. Web site: Zrebiec . Jeff . April 1, 2016 . Former Gilman standout Cyrus Jones working out with Ravens . February 24, 2023 . Baltimore Sun . June 24, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210624112314/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bal-cyrus-jones-working-out-for-ravens-20160401-story.html . live .
  7. Web site: Casagrande . Michael . January 9, 2016 . Cyrus Jones lists one simple reason for Alabama's recent punt return success . February 24, 2023 . AL.com . September 21, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180921153414/https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2016/01/cyrus_jones_lists_one_simple_r.html . live .
  8. Web site: Zenitz . Matt . January 2016 . Jake Coker, Cyrus Jones named Cotton Bowl Offensive, Defensive MVPs following Alabama win . February 24, 2023 . AL.com . September 21, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180921153403/https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2016/01/jake_coker_cyrus_jones_named_c.html . live .
  9. Web site: 2016 NFL Draft Listing . December 21, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . July 11, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190711080840/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/draft.htm . live .
  10. Web site: Cyrus Jones 2016 Game Log . February 24, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . May 15, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220515093255/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JoneCy00/gamelog/2016/ . live .
  11. Web site: Super Bowl LI – New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons – February 5th, 2017 . September 2, 2017 . . August 7, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170807022152/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201702050atl.htm . live .
  12. Web site: February 5, 2017 . Inactives: Super Bowl LI . September 2, 2017 . New England Patriots . September 9, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170909110209/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/02/05/inactives-super-bowl-li . live .
  13. Web site: Hill . Rich . September 1, 2017 . Patriots CB Cyrus Jones knee injury confirmed; out for the season . February 24, 2023 . PatsPulpit.com . June 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220608061423/https://www.patspulpit.com/2017/9/1/16240684/patriots-cb-cyrus-jones-knee-injury-confirmed-out-for-the-season . live .
  14. Web site: September 2, 2017 . Patriots reach 53-man limit . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171128033226/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/02/patriots-reach-53-man-limit . November 28, 2017 . Patriots.com.
  15. Web site: September 1, 2018 . Patriots Announce Roster Cutdown . February 24, 2023 . Patriots.com . November 28, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221128003925/https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-cutdown-to-53-man-roster . live .
  16. Web site: Mink . Ryan . September 3, 2018 . Ravens Officially Add Cyrus Jones, Complete Practice Squad . February 24, 2023 . BaltimoreRavens.com . May 22, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220522204914/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-officially-add-cyrus-jones-complete-practice-squad . live .
  17. Web site: Reiss . Mike . September 19, 2018 . Seeking punt returner, Patriots sign CB Cyrus Jones . September 19, 2018 . ESPN.com . September 19, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180919211537/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24731060/cyrus-jones-signs-new-england-patriots . live .
  18. Web site: October 6, 2018 . Patriots release DB Cyrus Jones . February 24, 2023 . Patriots.com . November 29, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221129052152/https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-release-db-cyrus-jones . live .
  19. Web site: Mink . Ryan . October 8, 2018 . Ravens Bring CB/RS Cyrus Jones Home ... Again . February 24, 2023 . BaltimoreRavens.com . June 2, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220602121004/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-bring-cb-rs-cyrus-jones-home-again . live .
  20. Web site: November 28, 2018 . Philip Rivers, Amari Cooper among Players of the Week . February 24, 2023 . NFL.com . February 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230222062052/https://www.nfl.com/news/philip-rivers-amari-cooper-among-players-of-the-week-0ap3000000993457 . live .
  21. Web site: Hensley . Jamison . November 12, 2019 . Ravens add veteran DT Domata Peko in series of moves . February 24, 2023 . ESPN.com . August 23, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220823140037/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28066783/ravens-add-veteran-dt-domata-peko-series-moves . live .
  22. Web site: Swanson . Ben . November 13, 2019 . Broncos claim CB Cyrus Jones off waivers, waive CB Coty Sensabaugh . February 24, 2023 . DenverBroncos.com . June 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220608120414/https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-claim-cb-cyrus-jones-off-waivers-waive-cb-coty-sensabaugh . live .
  23. Web site: November 26, 2019 . Broncos claim DB Shakial Taylor off waivers from Colts . February 24, 2023 . DenverBroncos.com . June 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220605224120/https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-claim-db-shakial-taylor-off-waivers-from-colts . live .
  24. Web site: Thomas . Oliver . May 9, 2016 . Patriots rookie Cyrus Jones plans to clamp down on social media . December 21, 2018 . 247sports.com . en-US . February 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230224204213/https://247sports.com/embed/video/?iv=0&id=677156419934&dvp=247sports&host=247sports.com&siteKey=380&siteName=newengland_patriots&name=247Sports%20Video%20Player . live .

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