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Marcel Jones

For basketball player, see Marcel Jones (basketball).

Marcel Jones
No. 70, 78
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1988-09-04) September 4, 1988 (age 36)
Phoenix, Arizona
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school:Phoenix (AZ) Browne
College:Nebraska
NFL draft:2012 / round: 7 / pick: 234
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Marcel Jones (born September 4, 1988) is a former American football offensive tackle. He was selected in the seventh round, 234th overall, by the Saints in the 2012 NFL draft. He played college football at Nebraska.

Early life

Jones attended Trevor G. Browne High School in Phoenix, Arizona, where he played basketball, track (threw shot put & discus) coached by Head Throws Coach Scott Miller, and was an academic standout. Due to injuries, he played only one year of varsity high school football.[1]

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Jones was drafted in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints.[2] On July 2, 2012, he signed a four-year deal with the Saints.[3] On September 8, 2012, Jones was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a knee injury. Jones spent the 2013 season on the Saints' practice squad. On January 14, 2014, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints. On August 30, 2014, he was cut by the Saints.

Baltimore Ravens

On September 1, 2014, the Baltimore Ravens signed Jones to their practice squad.[4] On January 12, 2015, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens.[5] On August 31, 2015, Jones was cut by the Ravens but was brought back shortly to the practice squad.[6] On November 20, 2015, he was released. On November 27, 2015, he was re-signed to the practice squad. On December 4, 2015, the Baltimore Ravens released Jones from the practice squad.[7] On December 15, 2015, he was re-signed to the practice squad.

San Diego Chargers

Jones was signed by the San Diego Chargers on July 29, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Chargers.[8]

Personal life

Jones now works full time at Kiewit Corporation.

References

  1. ^ Paola Boivin, "New Orleans Saints draftee and Trevor Browne High product Marcel Jones has story worth hearing", The Arizona Republic. May 5, 2012.
  2. ^ "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  3. ^ "Saints draft Marcel Jones". Omaha World-Herald. April 28, 2012. Archived from the original on September 6, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  4. ^ Downing, Garrett (September 1, 2014). "Ravens Add Marcel Jones To Practice Squad". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  5. ^ Downing, Garrett (January 12, 2015). "Ravens Sign Nine Players To Reserve/Future Contracts". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  6. ^ Mink, Ryan (August 31, 2015). "DeAndre Carter Among First Eight Ravens Cut". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  7. ^ "Nick Perry rejoins Baltimore Ravens' practice squad". AL.com. December 5, 2015. Retrieved December 6, 2015.
  8. ^ Henne, Ricky (September 3, 2016). "Chargers Cut Down Roster to 53". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017.
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