Jaylon Jones (American football, born 2002)

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Jaylon Jones
No. 40 – Indianapolis Colts
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2002-04-03) April 3, 2002 (age 22)
Cibolo, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school: Byron P. Steele (Cibolo)
College: Texas A&M (2020–2022)
NFL draft: 2023  / Round: 7 / Pick: 221
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:44
Pass deflections:5
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Jaylon Jones (born April 3, 2002) is an American football cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M.

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Early years

Jones attended Byron P. Steele II High School in Cibolo, Texas. [1] As a senior in 2019 Under Armour All-American. A five-star recruit, Jones committed to Texas A&M University to play college football. [2] [3]

College career

Jones started all 10 games as a true freshman at Texas A&M in 2020. He finished the season with 30 tackles and one interception. [4] As a sophomore in 2021, he started all 13 games, recording 35 tackles and two interceptions. [5] He returned to A&M as a starter in 2022. [6]

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 2+1⁄8 in
(1.88 m)		200 lb
(91 kg)		30+3⁄4 in
(0.78 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		4.53 s1.51 s2.55 s4.30 s6.88 s38.0 in
(0.97 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)		14 reps
Sources: [7] [8]

Jones was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts with the 221st overall pick in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL draft. [9]

Jones entered his rookie season in 2023 fourth on the cornerback depth chart. He was thrust into the starting lineup following injuries to Dallis Flowers and JuJu Brents. He held the starting job for most of the season, and finished with 44 tackles and five pass breakups through 17 games and 10 starts.

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References

  1. ↑ Hinojosa, David (December 17, 2019). "Steele's Jaylon Jones corners area's recruiting class". Express News. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  2. ↑ Hinojosa, David (February 4, 2019). "Steele DB Jones commits to Texas A&M". MySanAntonio.com. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  3. ↑ Jordan, Jason (July 3, 2019). "The Opening: Texas A&M commit Jaylon Jones says Aggies commits are calculated". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  4. ↑ Zwerneman, Brent (August 24, 2021). "No man is an island? Well, two Texas A&M cornerbacks are". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  5. ↑ Dimmitt, Zach (August 22, 2022). "Aggies DB Jaylon Jones Reveals No. 1 Way for A&M to Have Successful Season". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  6. ↑ Logan, Collier (September 18, 2022). "Aggies DB Jaylon Jones and Texas A&M Defense Are Honed in on Finishing". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Jaylon Jones Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  8. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Jaylon Jones College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  9. ↑ Stankevitz, JJ (April 29, 2023). "Colts Select Texas A&M CB Jaylon Jones with No. 221 pick in 2023 NFL Draft". Colts.com. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
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