Christian Jones (offensive lineman)

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Christian Jones
Texas Longhorns–No. 70
Position Offensive tackle
ClassSuper Senior
Personal information
Born: (2000-05-12) May 12, 2000 (age 23) [1]
Houston, Texas
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight321 lb (146 kg)
Career history
College Texas (2018–2023)
High school Cypress Woods (TX)

Christian Jones (born May 12, 2000) [1] is an American football offensive tackle for the Texas Longhorns.

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Early life

Born in Houston, Texas, Jones grew up playing soccer and did not try out football until his junior year at Cypress Woods High School. [2] He started as a defensive end and posted 17 tackles in 2016, before also playing offensive lineman as a senior in 2017; he was team captain in his last year and was first-team all-district. [2] [3] A three-star recruit, he committed to play college football for the Texas Longhorns after having flipped from the SMU Mustangs. [3] [4]

College career

As a true freshman at Texas in 2018, Jones saw no playing time. [2] [5] He then played 13 games on special teams in 2019. [2] He became a full-time starter in the 2020 season, starting all 10 games, including nine at right tackle and one at left tackle. [6] In 2021, he started all 12 games. [7] Jones then started all 13 games in the 2022 season and was named honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference after helping Bijan Robinson run for 1,580 yards and 18 touchdowns. [8] He returned for a final season in 2023 and started all 13 games, being named honorable mention all-conference and second-team All-Texas by Dave Campbell's Texas Football . [9] [10] He ended his collegiate career with 61 games played, 48 as a starter, and was invited to the Senior Bowl. [6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Bench press
6 ft 5+1⁄4 in
(1.96 m)		305 lb
(138 kg)		34+1⁄2 in
(0.88 m)		10+5⁄8 in
(0.27 m)		5.04 s1.78 s2.94 s4.78 s8.09 s20 reps
All values from NFL Combine [11] [12]

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References

  1. 1 2 "2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Christian Jones, OT, Texas". NFL Draft Diamonds. October 6, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "NFL Draft Profile: Christian Jones, Offensive Tackle, Texas Longhorns". Sports Illustrated . September 10, 2021.
  3. 1 2 Craven, Mike (February 6, 2018). "Meet the new Longhorns: Christian Jones awash with potential at offensive tackle". Austin American-Statesman .
  4. ↑ Grosbard, Adam (January 25, 2018). "Cy Woods defensive end Christian Jones decommits from SMU" . Dallas Morning News .
  5. ↑ Moyle, Nick (September 1, 2022). "Super senior Christian Jones happy to guide next generation of Texas O-linemen". San Antonio Express-News .
  6. 1 2 Cook, Joe (January 31, 2024). "Christian Jones, T'Vondre Sweat making the most of the Senior Bowl". On3.com.
  7. ↑ Henry, Eric (November 22, 2023). "Texas' Christian Jones is grateful for trials and tribulations that led him to his final game as a Longhorn" . 247Sports .
  8. ↑ Yum, Caleb (August 3, 2023). "Texas Longhorns OL Christian Jones named to Wuerffel Trophy watch list". Austin American-Statesman .
  9. ↑ Moyle, Nick (April 7, 2023). "Why OL Christian Jones came back for a sixth year at Texas". Houston Chronicle .
  10. ↑ "Christian Jones". Texas Longhorns.
  11. ↑ "Christian Jones Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  12. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Christian Jones College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
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