Josh_Jones_(offensive_lineman)

Josh Jones (offensive lineman)

Josh Jones (offensive lineman)

American football player (born 1997)

Joshua Jones (born June 22, 1997) is an American football offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Houston and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

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Early years

Jones grew up in Richmond, Texas and attended George Bush High School, where he played basketball and football.[1] He was named second-team All-District 23-5A as a sophomore and to the first-team in his junior and senior seasons.[2] Rated a three-star recruit, Jones originally committed to play college football at Oklahoma State going into his senior year.[3] Jones de-committed from the school several days before National Signing Day and then announced his decision to attend Houston.[4]

College career

Jones redshirted his true freshman season.[5] Jones started all 13 of the Cougars's games as a redshirt freshman and ten the following season, missing two games due to a knee injury.[6] He started all 13 of Houston's contests again as a redshirt junior.[7] As a redshirt senior, Jones started nine games at left tackle and was named second-team All-American Athletic Conference.[8][9] Following the end of the season, Jones was invited to play in the 2020 Senior Bowl.[10][11]

Professional career

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Arizona Cardinals

Jones was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round with the 72nd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.[14]

Houston Texans

On August 24, 2023, Jones was traded, along with a 2024 seventh-round pick, to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2024 fifth-round pick.[15]

Baltimore Ravens

On March 21, 2024, Jones signed with the Baltimore Ravens.[16]

References

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    Fredrickson, Kyle (August 11, 2014). "Oklahoma State football: Cowboys land three-star Texas offensive lineman Joshua Jones". The Oklahoman. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
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    Cooper, Mark (February 2, 2015). "OSU Sports: OL Joshua Jones, who committed to Cowboys in August, flips to Houston". Tulsa World. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
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    "Solomon: How Josh Jones grew into a leader at UH". Houston Chronicle. July 29, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
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    Price, Nicholas (December 17, 2019). "2020 NFL Draft: 5 teams who should target Houston OT Josh Jones". NFLMocks.com. FanSided. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
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    "Upgraded Houston offensive line aims to protect prized QB King". Houston Chronicle. August 13, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
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    "2019 UH positional analysis: Offensive line". Houston Chronicle. December 7, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
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    Martinez, Katrina (December 4, 2019). "Four Cougars named to American All-Conference teams". The Daily Cougar. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
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    "Houston tackle Josh Jones to participate in Senior Bowl". Houston Chronicle. November 7, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
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    "Houston tackle Josh Jones could be part of the solution for the Jets maligned offensive line". New York Daily News. January 23, 2020. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
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    "Josh Jones Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
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    "2020 NFL Draft Scout Josh Jones College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
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    White, RJ (April 24, 2020). "2020 NFL Draft: Cardinals pick Josh Jones, draft grade, scouting report and more to know". CBS Sports. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
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    Urban, Darren (August 24, 2023). "Cardinals Deal Backup Tackle Josh Jones To Texans". azcardinals.com. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  16. [16]
    Brown, Clifton (March 21, 2024). "Ravens Sign Josh Jones to One-Year Contract". BaltimoreRavens.com.
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