Josh Jones (offensive lineman) explained

Josh Jones
Current Team:Baltimore Ravens
Number:74
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:22 June 1997
Birth Place:Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:339
High School:George Bush
(Richmond, Texas)
College:Houston (2015–2019)
Draftyear:2020
Draftround:3
Draftpick:72
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:60
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:24
Pfr:J/JoneJo07

Joshua Jones (born June 22, 1997) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Houston and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft.

Early life

Jones grew up in Richmond, Texas and attended George Bush High School, where he played basketball and football.[1] He was named second-team All-District 23-5A as a sophomore and to the first-team in his junior and senior seasons.[2] Rated a three-star recruit, Jones originally committed to play college football at Oklahoma State going into his senior year.[3] Jones de-committed from the school several days before National Signing Day and then announced his decision to attend Houston.[4]

College career

Jones redshirted his true freshman season.[5] Jones started all 13 of the Cougars's games as a redshirt freshman and ten the following season, missing two games due to a knee injury.[6] He started all 13 of Houston's contests again as a redshirt junior.[7] As a redshirt senior, Jones started nine games at left tackle and was named second-team All-American Athletic Conference.[8] [9] Following the end of the season, Jones was invited to play in the 2020 Senior Bowl.[10] [11]

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Jones was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round with the 72nd overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft.[12]

Houston Texans

On August 24, 2023, Jones was traded, along with a 2024 seventh-round pick, to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2024 fifth-round pick.[13]

Baltimore Ravens

On March 21, 2024, Jones signed with the Baltimore Ravens.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: February 3, 2015 . Bush HS lineman Josh Jones commits to UH . January 31, 2020 . KHOU.com.
  2. Web site: February 4, 2015 . Houston football signs 21 in 2015 . January 31, 2020 . Houston Chronicle.
  3. Web site: Fredrickson . Kyle . August 11, 2014 . Oklahoma State football: Cowboys land three-star Texas offensive lineman Joshua Jones . January 31, 2020 . The Oklahoman.
  4. Web site: Cooper . Mark . February 2, 2015 . OSU Sports: OL Joshua Jones, who committed to Cowboys in August, flips to Houston . January 31, 2020 . Tulsa World.
  5. Web site: July 29, 2019 . Solomon: How Josh Jones grew into a leader at UH . January 31, 2020 . Houston Chronicle.
  6. Web site: Price . Nicholas . December 17, 2019 . 2020 NFL Draft: 5 teams who should target Houston OT Josh Jones . January 31, 2020 . NFLMocks.com . FanSided.
  7. Web site: August 13, 2019 . Upgraded Houston offensive line aims to protect prized QB King . January 31, 2020 . Houston Chronicle.
  8. Web site: December 7, 2019 . 2019 UH positional analysis: Offensive line . January 31, 2020 . Houston Chronicle.
  9. Web site: Martinez . Katrina . December 4, 2019 . Four Cougars named to American All-Conference teams . January 31, 2020 . The Daily Cougar.
  10. Web site: November 7, 2019 . Houston tackle Josh Jones to participate in Senior Bowl . January 31, 2020 . Houston Chronicle.
  11. Web site: Mehta . Manish . January 23, 2020 . Houston tackle Josh Jones could be part of the solution for the Jets maligned offensive line . January 31, 2020 . New York Daily News.
  12. News: White . RJ . April 24, 2020 . 2020 NFL Draft: Cardinals pick Josh Jones, draft grade, scouting report and more to know . . April 24, 2020.
  13. Web site: Urban. Darren. Cardinals Deal Backup Tackle Josh Jones To Texans. azcardinals.com. August 24, 2023. August 25, 2023.
  14. Web site: Ravens Sign Josh Jones to One-Year Contract. Brown, Clifton. BaltimoreRavens.com. March 21, 2024.

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