Xavier Jones

Xavier Jones
No. 35
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1997-08-24) August 24, 1997 (age 27)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:Spring
College:SMU
Undrafted:2020
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Return yards:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Xavier Jones (born August 24, 1997) is an American former professional football running back. He played college football for the SMU Mustangs and signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2020.

College career

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Jones played college football at Southern Methodist University (SMU).[1] He rushed for 3,434 yards and 45 touchdowns during his career.

Professional career

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Jones signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2020. He played in 13 games primarily on special teams as a rookie.

On August 31, 2021, Jones was waived/injured by the Rams and placed on injured reserve. Jones became a Super Bowl champion when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.[2] On July 29, 2022, Jones was waived/injured by the Rams and placed on injured reserve.[3] He was waived off injured reserve on September 6, 2022.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Blum, Sam (November 28, 2019). "'I feel like I've been through it all': Xavier Jones reflects on SMU career as it nears its end". Dallas News. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  2. ^ Schwartz, Paul (February 13, 2022). "LA Rams defeat Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl 2022". New York Post. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  3. ^ "NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, July 29". NFL.com. July 29, 2022. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
  4. ^ DaSilva, Cameron (September 6, 2022). "Rams waive Xavier Jones and Tyler Hall". USAToday.com. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
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