Tim Jones (American football)

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Tim Jones
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Jones in 2022
No. 14 – Minnesota Vikings
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1998-05-15) May 15, 1998 (age 27)
Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Biloxi
College: Southern Miss (2017–2020)
NFL draft: 2021: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Receptions:17
Receiving yards:154
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Tim Jones (born May 15, 1998) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles.

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Early life

Jones attended Biloxi High School in Biloxi, Mississippi. A 3-star recruit, he committed to Southern Mississippi to play college football in 2016. [1] He chose Southern Mississippi over Louisiana, Memphis, and Texas-San Antonio.

College career

Jones played at Southern Mississippi from 2017 to 2020. During his career he had 150 receptions, 2,011 receiving yards, and nine touchdowns in 34 games. [2] After his senior season in 2020, he entered the 2021 NFL draft.

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 0+3⁄4 in
(1.85 m)		203 lb
(92 kg)		31+3⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.45 s1.62 s2.57 s4.14 s7.02 s40 in
(1.02 m)		10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		17 reps
All values from Southern Mississippi's Pro Day [3] [4]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On May 3, 2021, Jones signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent following the 2021 NFL Draft.

On August 27, 2021, Jones was waived by the Jaguars with an injury settlement. However, one month later, on September 27, 2021, he was signed to the Jaguars’ practice squad, where he would spend the season.

On January 10, 2022, Jones signed a reserve/future contract with the Jaguars.

On August 30, 2022, after the final roster cutdown of the preseason, Jones made the 53-man roster for the 2022 season. [5]

Minnesota Vikings

On March 19, 2025, Jones signed with the Minnesota Vikings. [6] He was released on August 27 and signed to the practice squad the same day. [7]

References

  1. ↑ "Biloxi 3 star WR Tim Jones commits to Southern Miss". Rivals. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  2. ↑ "5 Tim Jones". Southern Miss. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Tim Jones, DS #46 WR, Southern Mississippi". Draft Scout. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Tim Jones 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  5. ↑ Oehser, John (August 30, 2022). "The 53: Breaking down the roster". Jaguars.com. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  6. ↑ Peters, Craig (March 18, 2025). "Vikings Agree to Terms with Receiver Tim Jones". Vikings.com. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
  7. ↑ Peters, Craig (August 27, 2025). "Vikings Begin Forming 2025 Practice Squad". Vikings.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
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