Marcel Jones Explained

Marcel Jones
Number:70, 78
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:4 September 1988
Birth Place:Phoenix, Arizona
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:320
High School:Phoenix (AZ) Browne
College:Nebraska
Draftyear:2012
Draftround:7
Draftpick:234
Pastteams:
Pfr:J/JoneMa03

Marcel Jones (born September 4, 1988) is a former American football offensive tackle. He was selected in the seventh round, 234th overall, by the Saints in the 2012 NFL draft. He played college football at Nebraska.

Early life

Jones attended Trevor G. Browne High School in Phoenix, Arizona, where he played basketball, track (threw shot put & discus) coached by Head Throws Coach Scott Miller, and was an academic standout. Due to injuries, he played only one year of varsity high school football.[1]

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Jones was drafted in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints.[2] On July 2, 2012, he signed a four-year deal with the Saints.[3] On September 8, 2012, Jones was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a knee injury. Jones spent the 2013 season on the Saints' practice squad. On January 14, 2014, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints. On August 30, 2014, he was cut by the Saints.

Baltimore Ravens

On September 1, 2014, the Baltimore Ravens signed Jones to their practice squad.[4] On January 12, 2015, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens.[5] On August 31, 2015, Jones was cut by the Ravens but was brought back shortly to the practice squad.[6] On November 20, 2015, he was released. On November 27, 2015, he was re-signed to the practice squad. On December 4, 2015, the Baltimore Ravens released Jones from the practice squad.[7] On December 15, 2015, he was re-signed to the practice squad.

San Diego Chargers

Jones was signed by the San Diego Chargers on July 29, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Chargers.[8]

Personal life

Jones now works full time at Kiewit Corporation.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Paola Boivin, "New Orleans Saints draftee and Trevor Browne High product Marcel Jones has story worth hearing", The Arizona Republic. May 5, 2012.
  2. Web site: 2012 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-14 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. Web site: Saints draft Marcel Jones. Omaha World-Herald. April 28, 2012. April 29, 2012. dead. https://archive.today/20120906134244/http://www.omaha.com/article/20120428/BIGRED/304289922. September 6, 2012.
  4. Web site: Ravens Add Marcel Jones To Practice Squad . Downing . Garrett . September 1, 2014 . BaltimoreRavens.com . October 11, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002113/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Add-Marcel-Jones-To-Practice-Squad/ad6e48ad-5273-4034-8103-76ad63f434ed . March 4, 2016 . dead .
  5. Web site: Ravens Sign Nine Players To Reserve/Future Contracts . Downing . Garrett . January 12, 2015 . BaltimoreRavens.com . October 11, 2015.
  6. Web site: DeAndre Carter Among First Eight Ravens Cut . Mink . Ryan . August 31, 2015 . BaltimoreRavens.com . October 11, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171107020629/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/DeAndre-Carter-Among-First-Eight-Ravens-Cut/7ef7f88b-641a-4dce-a924-9c8bfe2dc10c . November 7, 2017 . dead .
  7. Web site: Nick Perry rejoins Baltimore Ravens' practice squad. AL.com. 5 December 2015 . 2015-12-06.
  8. Web site: Chargers Cut Down Roster to 53. https://web.archive.org/web/20170903074259/http://www.chargers.com/news/2016/09/03/chargers-cut-down-roster-53. dead. September 3, 2017. Henne. Ricky. Chargers.com. September 3, 2016.