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Andy Jones

NFL player

What is Andy Jones known for?

Andy Jones (born June 28, 1994) is a former professional American football player, known for his role as a wide receiver. Born and raised in Clermont, Florida, Jones attended East Ridge High School where he first showed his potential in the sport. He then moved onto the collegiate level, playing at Jacksonville University, where he performed impressively across his time there.

In his professional career, Jones played for numerous NFL teams, including the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants. His role on these teams varied, occasionally serving as a practice squad member. Over his professional career, Jones has played in 11 games, tallying 11 receptions, with his receiving yards summing up to 80. Adding to his record, he has also scored one receiving touchdown.

Before his professional career, Jones played college football at Jacksonville University. He started as a wide receiver from his sophomore year, ending his college career with an impressive record of 144 receptions, 2,120 yards, and 17 touchdowns. His performance caught the attention of scouts leading to a start of his professional career.

Despite going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft, Jones was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys due to his exceptional showing at the University of Florida's Pro Day. He spent his entire rookie season with the Cowboys on the practice squad. His subsequent NFL journey took him from the Cowboys to the Texans, Lions, Dolphins, 49ers, and finally to the New York Giants.

For more in-depth statistics, one can refer to Jones's NFL player stats at NFL.com and Pro Football Reference.