Nic Jones (American football) explained

Nic Jones
Current Team:Kansas City Chiefs
Number:31
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:15 October 2001
Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:189
High School:Southfield
(Southfield, Michigan)
College:Ball State (2019–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:7
Draftpick:250
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:4
Statlabel2:Pass deflections
Statlabel3:Interceptions
Statlabel4:Forced fumbles
Pfr:JoneNi00

Nicholas Jones (born October 15, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ball State.

Early life and college

Jones was born on October 15, 2001, and grew up in Detroit, Michigan.[1] He was the second-youngest of eight children.[2] He attended Southfield High School and played two years of varsity football, being ranked a three-star recruit before committing to Ball State.[3]

As a true freshman at Ball State, Jones totaled 18 tackles with four pass breakups while appearing in 12 games, two of which he started. The following year, he played in eight games, starting one, and made six tackles as well as one blocked punt on special teams. He became a full-time starter as a junior in 2021, but suffered a season-ending knee injury six games in. Jones finished the season with 13 tackles, one interception and a pass breakup.

Jones stayed healthy for his senior season, finishing the year a second-team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) selection after posting 22 tackles, 12 pass breakups and two interceptions. He was invited to the East–West Shrine Bowl and to the NFL Scouting Combine.[4]

Professional career

Jones was selected in the seventh round (250th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.[5] He made the team's final roster and saw his first playing time in their Week 4 win over the New York Jets.[6] As a rookie, he appeared in nine regular season games and all four of the Chiefs' postseason games.[7] Jones ended his rookie season as a Super Bowl champion when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. November 29, 2022 . NFL Draft Profile: Nic Jones, Cornerback, Ball State Cardinals . June 25, 2023 . Sports Illustrated.
  2. Web site: Helwick . Steve . April 26, 2023 . Journey of a Prospect: How Ball State CB Nic Jones became a rapid riser for the 2023 NFL Draft . June 25, 2023 . HustleBelt.com.
  3. Web site: Cummings, Ian . January 5, 2023 . Nic Jones, CB, Ball State NFL Draft Scouting Report . Pro Football Network.
  4. Marchionte . Bo . January 17, 2023 . Ball State DB Nic Jones "Well-Liked by NFL Personnel" Says Shrine Bowl Director of Operations . June 25, 2023 . Sports Illustrated.
  5. Web site: Goldman . Charles . April 29, 2023 . Chiefs select Ball State CB Nic Jones at pick No. 250 . May 11, 2023 . USA Today.
  6. Web site: Nic Jones Career Game Log . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  7. Web site: Nic Jones 2023 Game Log . 2024-07-06 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  8. Web site: Maaddi . Rob . February 12, 2024 . Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime . February 14, 2024 . AP News . en.