Jarron Jones

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Jarron Jones
No. 77 – Memphis Showboats
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1994-03-11) March 11, 1994 (age 29)
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:316 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school: Aquinas Institute (Rochester, New York)
College: Notre Dame
Undrafted: 2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Jarron Jones (born March 11, 1994) is an American football offensive lineman for the Memphis Showboats of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football for Notre Dame with his brother Jamir Jones.

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Professional career

New York Giants

After going unselected in the 2017 NFL Draft, Jones was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent. [1] On July 12, 2017, it was stated that the Giants were trying to convert him to offensive tackle. [2] He was eventually cut on September 2, 2017. [3]

Seattle Seahawks

Two days after being released by New York, Jones was signed by the Seattle Seahawks. [4] On September 12, Jones was released from the Seattle Seahawks practice squad along with Kenny Lawler. [5]

Dallas Cowboys

On September 19, 2017, Jones worked out with the Dallas Cowboys along with Caraun Reid, Jake Eldrenkamp, and others. [6] A day later, he was signed to the practice squad. [7] On May 21, 2018, Jones was waived by the Cowboys. [8]

New York Giants (second stint)

On June 11, 2018, Jones was signed by the New York Giants alongside Kenneth Durden. [9]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On August 7, 2018, Jones was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [10] On September 1, Jones was cut. [11] 11 days later, he was signed to the practice squad. [12] On October 15, Jones was released. [13]

Washington Redskins

On November 6, 2018, Jones was signed by the Washington Redskins. [14] On November 19, he was released. [15]

Detroit Lions

On December 12, 2018, Jones was signed to the practice squad by the Detroit Lions. [16] On December 31, he signed a futures deal with Detroit. [17]

Buffalo Bills

On August 6, 2019, Jones was signed by the Buffalo Bills. [18] He was cut on August 31. [19]

New York Guardians

In October 2019, Jones was drafted by the New York Guardians in the 2020 XFL Draft. [20]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On March 25, 2020, Jones was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers along with Cavon Walker. [21] On September 5, 2020, he was cut. [22] A day later, Jones was re-signed to the practice squad. [23] He was placed on injured reserve on December 29. [24] On January 4, 2021, Jones was signed to a futures contract. [25] He was waived on July 20. [26]

On October 18, 2021 Jones was suspended 10 games after pleading guilty in domestic violence case. [27]

Tampa Bay Bandits

On March 10, 2022, Jones was drafted by the Tampa Bay Bandits of the United States Football League. [28] On June 16, 2022, it was announced that Jones was selected as the offensive tackle for the inaugural All-USFL team. On June 17, he was transferred to inactive roster. [29]

Memphis Showboats

Jones and all other Tampa Bay Bandits players were all transferred to the Memphis Showboats after it was announced that the Bandits were taking a hiatus and that the Showboats were joining the league. [30]

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