Travis Jones (defensive lineman)

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Travis Jones
Travis Jones Ravens Training Camp AUG2023 (cropped).jpg
Jones with the Baltimore Ravens in 2023
No. 98 – Baltimore Ravens
Position: Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (1999-10-15) October 15, 1999 (age 24)
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:338 lb (153 kg)
Career information
High school: Wilbur Cross
(New Haven, Connecticut)
College: UConn (2018–2021)
NFL Draft: 2022  / Round: 3 / Pick: 76
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:60
Sacks:2.5
Pass deflections:3
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Travis Jones (born October 15, 1999) is an American football nose tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UConn Huskies. Jones was drafted by the Ravens in the 3rd round, 76th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Early years

Jones attended Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven, Connecticut. He committed to the University of Connecticut to play college football. [1]

College career

Jones played at UConn from 2018 to 2021. [2] [3] [4] He did not play in 2020, due to Connecticut canceling their season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [5] [6] [7] He finished his career with 134 tackles and 8.5 sacks. [8]

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
6 ft 4+3⁄8 in
(1.94 m)		325 lb
(147 kg)		34+1⁄4 in
(0.87 m)		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		4.92 s1.76 s2.92 s4.58 s7.33 s28.5 in
(0.72 m)		9 ft 2 in
(2.79 m)
All values from NFL Combine [9] [10]

Jones was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round, 76th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ Fuller, Jim (July 27, 2017). "Wilbur Cross lineman Travis Jones commits to play football at UConn". The Middletown Press. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  2. ↑ Fuller, Jim (August 4, 2019). "Maturing Travis Jones primed for a breakout sophomore season at UConn". New Haven Register. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  3. ↑ Amore, Dom (November 16, 2021). "UConn defensive tackle Travis Jones to represent Huskies football, chase NFL dreams in Senior Bowl". Courant.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  4. ↑ Keefe, Gavin (November 19, 2021). "Jones has been a bright spot for struggling UConn football program". The Day. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  5. ↑ Bonjour, Doug (August 2, 2021). "The UConn big man with a big goal: New Haven's Travis Jones expects to 'dominate'". CTInsider.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  6. ↑ "UConn junior Travis Jones may one day play in the NFL. The goal, for now, is simple: Play football, have fun". Courant.com. August 8, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  7. ↑ Anthony, Mike (February 25, 2021). "UConn's Travis Jones, short on words, high on work ethic and potential". CTPost.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Travis Jones College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Travis Jones Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Travis Jones, Connecticut, DT, 2022 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  11. ↑ Brown, Clifton (April 29, 2022). "Five Things to Know About Travis Jones". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
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