Ezell Jones Explained

Ezell Jones
Number:74
Position:Tackle
Birth Date:11 July 1947
Birth Place:Collierville, Tennessee, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:255
College:Minnesota
Draftyear:1969
Draftround:4
Draftpick:104
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:18
Pfr:JoneEz20

Ezell M. Jones (born July 11, 1947) is a former American football tackle.

Jones was born in Collierville, Tennessee, in 1947. He attended Melrose High School in Memphis and played college football at Minnesota.[1]

He was selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft, but was traded to the Boston Patriots in August 1969.[2] He appeared in 18 games for the Patriots during the 1969 and 1970 seasons.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Line Honor To Gopher Tackle. The Journal and Courier. November 13, 1968. 52. Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Pats Release Byrd Again, Buy Ezell Jones From Jets. The Berkshire Eagle. August 8, 1969. 9. Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: Ezell Jones. Sports Reference LLC. Pro-Football-Reference.com. November 7, 2020.