Rulon Jones (1976)

NFL player

What is Rulon Jones (1976) known for?

Rulon Kent Jones, born on March 25, 1958, in Salt Lake City, Utah, is celebrated as a formidable American football player. This Weber High School alum played as a defensive end and had an illustrious professional career, predominantly with the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL).

Jones' journey to the NFL began after stellar performances in college football for the Utah State Aggies. His talent was recognized in the 1980 NFL Draft, where he was picked by the Broncos. Throughout his career, he made valuable contributions to his team, playing for the Broncos from 1980 to 1988.

The defensive end's NFL statistics are a testament to his skills on the field. He played in 129 games, made 52.5 quarterback sacks, recovered 10 fumbles, scored 3 safeties, and even claimed a defensive touchdown. His exceptional performance in the 1986 season earned him the title of UPI AFL-AFC Player of the Year.

Moreover, Jones' career was embellished with numerous accolades. He was part of the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 1980, which marked his successful debut in professional football. He was named a First-team All-Pro in 1986 and Second-team All-Pro in 1985. Jones was also selected for the Pro Bowl twice, in 1985 and 1986.

Interestingly, his legacy inspired Rulon Davis, who also went on to play for the Broncos in the 2000s. After a successful and fulfilling career, Jones decided to hang up his boots after the 1988 season.

His career statistics can be found on Pro-Football-Reference.com. More information about Rulon Jones’ career can be found on this archived page that provides in-depth details on his career stats.