Matthew Jones (offensive lineman)

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Matthew Jones
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Jones with Ohio State in 2023
No. 79 – Arizona Cardinals
Position: Offensive guard
Personal information
Born: (1999-06-13) June 13, 1999 (age 25) [1]
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school: Erasmus Hall (NY)
College: Ohio State (2018–2023)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Matthew Jones (born June 13, 1999) is an American professional football offensive guard for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

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Early life and high school

Jones grew up in Brooklyn, New York and attended high school at Erasmus Hall. [2] Jones was rated a four start prospect coming out of high school and decided to commit to play college football at Ohio State, over other school such as Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Michigan, and Penn State. [3] [4]

College career

In Jones first season with the Buckeyes he would redshirt, and then in the next year he would backup Jonah Jackson. [5] However Jones would get his first opportunity to start in the following season where he get his first career start in Ohio State's season finale versus Michigan State, he would also get to start in Ohio State's college football playoffs game against Clemson, and again against Alabama in the National Championship. [6] [7] During the 2021 season Jones played in 12 games, starting in three of them. [8] However, during the 2022 season Jones would have his breakout season playing in 12 games starting in them all, while also earning Second Team All Big-Ten honors. [9] [10] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Jones announced he would return for his extra season of eligibility for the 2023 season. [11]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄2 in
(1.92 m)		316 lb
(143 kg)		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		5.21 s1.87 s3.04 s4.88 s7.90 s28.0 in
(0.71 m)		8 ft 7 in
(2.62 m)		23 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [12] [13]

Miami Dolphins

Jones signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. [14] He was waived on August 27. [15]

Arizona Cardinals

On December 26, 2024, Jones was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad. [16] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2025. [17]

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References

  1. ↑ "NFL Draft Profile: Matthew Jones, Offensive Lineman, Ohio State Buckeyes". Sports Illustrated . November 24, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  2. ↑ "MATTHEW JONES OG OHIO STATE". NFL Draft Buzz. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  3. ↑ Polacek, Scott (June 17, 2017). "4-Star OT Matt Jones Commits to Ohio State Buckeyes". Bleacher Report. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  4. ↑ Givler, Marc. "Matthew Jones commits to Ohio State". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  5. ↑ Schmidt, Lori. "Ohio State football offensive lineman Matthew Jones has a drive to make, repair things". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  6. ↑ Braziller, Zach. "Brooklyn's Matthew Jones is seizing the Ohio State chance he waited for". New York Post. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  7. ↑ Harrish, Kevin. "MATTHEW JONES STARTS OVER HARRY MILLER AT GUARD FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME AGAINST ALABAMA". Eleven Warriors. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Matthew Jones". The Football Database. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  9. ↑ Baird, Nathan. "Ohio State football's Matt Jones could join club of former guards whose versatility saved the Buckeyes". Cleveland.com. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  10. ↑ Baird, Nathan. "Which Ohio State football players were named All-Big Ten Conference on offense?". Cleveland.com. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Ohio State's Matthew Jones Returning For Extra Season Of Eligibility In 2023". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Matthew Jones Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  13. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Matthew Jones College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Sign 12 Undrafted College Free Agents". MiamiDolphins.com. May 10, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 27, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Cardinals sign O-lineman to practice squad". Cards Wire. USA Today. December 26, 2024.
  17. ↑ Urban, Darren (January 6, 2025). "Cardinals Sign 7 Players To Futures Deals". AZCardinals.com.
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