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Jarrian Jones

Jarrian Jones

American football player (born 2001)

Jarrian "Jar-Jar" Jones (born May 8, 2001) is an American football cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Florida State Seminoles. Jones was selected by the Jaguars in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft.

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Early life and high school

Jones attended high school at Northwest Rankin. Coming out of high school, Jones was ranked as a four-star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.[1][2]

College career

Mississippi State

In Jones first season with the Bulldogs in 2019, he played in 11 games notching 12 tackles, two pass deflections, and a fumble recovery.[3] After the conclusion of the 2019 season, Jones decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[4][5]

Florida State

On May 23, 2020, Jones initially decided to transfer to play for the Ole Miss Rebels.[6][7] However just over a week later, Jones would flip his commitment to play for the Florida State Seminoles.[8][9] In Jones first three seasons with Florida State in 2020, 2021, and 2022, he notched 59 tackles, seven pass deflections, and two interceptions.[10] In week two of the 2023 season, Jones recorded his first career pick-six after he intercepted quarterback Billy Wiles and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown against Southern Miss.[11] In week eleven, Jones made the game-winning interception against Miami.[12] In the 2023 season, Jones tallied 25 tackles with five going for a loss, three interceptions, and a touchdown.[13] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Jones declared for the 2024 NFL draft.[14][15] Jones also accepted an invite to play in the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.[16]

Jones finished his Florida State career playing in 44 games, totaling 84 tackles with five and a half being for a loss, 15 pass deflections, and five interceptions.[17]

Professional career

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Jones was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 96th overall selection in the 2024 NFL draft.[20]

References

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    Horka, Tyler (December 19, 2018). "Signing Day: Northwest Rankin's Jarrian Jones signs with Mississippi State". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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    Alexander, Wilson (December 12, 2018). "All four-star recruit Jarrian Jones wants for Christmas is... Jerrion Ealy?". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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    Portnoy, Ben (May 19, 2020). "SOURCE: Mississippi State defensive back Jarrian Jones enters transfer portal". The Commercial Dispatch. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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    Horka, Tyler (May 19, 2020). "Mississippi State rising sophomore cornerback enters NCAA transfer portal". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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    Coleman, Joel (May 20, 2020). "Jarrian Jones expected to enter transfer portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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    VanHaaren, Tom (May 23, 2020). "Ole Miss picks up Mississippi State transfer Jarrian Jones". ESPN. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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    Portnoy, Ben (May 23, 2020). "Mississippi State cornerback Jarrian Jones transferring to Ole Miss". The Commercial Dispatch. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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    McGahee III, Wayne (June 1, 2020). "Florida State football flips Mississippi State CB transfer Jarrian Jones from Ole Miss". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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    Suss, Nick (June 1, 2020). "He played at Mississippi State. He committed to Ole Miss. Now he's transferred to FSU? More on the Jarrian Jones saga". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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    "Jarrian Jones College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
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    Lewis, Dustin (September 10, 2023). "Jarrian Jones Houses A Pick Six As FSU Continues To Beat Up Southern Miss". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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    Schoffel, Ira (November 18, 2023). "Standard Bearer: How Jarrian Jones went from unhappy transfer to FSU team leader". On3.com. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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    Davis, Spenser (December 16, 2023). "Jarrian Jones announces plans for bowl game, 2024 season". Saturday Road. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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    Peery, Wade (December 15, 2023). "Florida State DB Jarrian Jones declares for 2024 NFL Draft". On3.com. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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    Kasim, Ehsan (December 15, 2023). "Florida State DB Jarrian Jones declares for 2024 NFL Draft, Will Play In Orange Bowl". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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    Lewis, Dustin (December 15, 2023). "Florida State Standout Cornerback Declares for 2024 NFL, Will Play In Orange Bowl". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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    Johnstone, Patrick (December 15, 2023). "Northwest Rankin graduate declares for NFL Draft". WLBT. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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    "Jarrian Jones Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
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    "2024 NFL Draft Scout Jarrian Jones College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
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    Logue, Gus (April 26, 2024). "The pick is in: Jaguars select FSU CB Jarrian Jones at 96th overall". Big Cat Country. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
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