Elijah Jones (American football)

Elijah Jones
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Jones with Boston College in 2023
No. 28 – Arizona Cardinals
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2000-01-08) January 8, 2000 (age 24)
Harlem, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:Cardinal Hayes (NY)
College:Boston College (2018–2023)
NFL draft:2024 / round: 3 / pick: 90
Career history
Roster status:Injured reserve
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Elijah Jones (born January 8, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boston College Eagles and was selected by the Cardinals in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life

Jones was born on January 8, 2000, and grew up in Harlem, New York.[1] His father, Keith, known by the name DJ Alamo, who was a DJ in a critically acclaimed hip hop group Brand Nubian, while his mother, Janine, was the first Black model for L'Oréal.[1] Jones attended Cardinal Hayes High School and was a standout wide receiver and defensive back, being team captain as a senior while totaling 39 receptions for 1,017 yards and 14 touchdowns on offense, along with 22 tackles and three interceptions on defense.[1] He also competed in track and field, setting school records in the 100 metres and 200 metres.[1] Jones was ranked a three-star recruit.[1][2] He committed to play college football for the Boston College Eagles after having contemplated whether to run track in college.[1]

College career

Jones redshirted as a true freshman at Boston College in 2018 and appeared in four games, totaling six tackles and four passes defended.[1] He then appeared in all 13 games in 2019 and started three, having 27 tackles, one tackle-for-loss (TFL), and a pass breakup.[1][3] The following year, he posted 36 tackles and five pass breakups.[4] He then started 11-of-12 games in 2021 and had 28 tackles, five pass breakups and a forced fumble.[1] He improved in the 2022 season, with 34 tackles, three TFLs, 13 pass deflections and two interceptions, and then returned for the 2023 season and totaled 25 tackles, five interceptions and eight pass breakups.[1][5] He ended his collegiate career having appeared in 55 games and posted 156 tackles, 36 passes defended and seven interceptions.[6] He was invited to the Hula Bowl and later to the 2024 Senior Bowl.[1][7] He also participated at the NFL Scouting Combine.[8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 1+1⁄2 in
(1.87 m) 		185 lb
(84 kg) 		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m) 		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		 4.44 s 1.54 s 2.61 s 4.25 s 7.07 s 42.5 in
(1.08 m)		 10 ft 11 in
(3.33 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[9][10]

Jones was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round (90th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.[11] He was placed on injured reserve on August 29, 2024.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Brugler, Dane (April 2024). "The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 271.
  2. ^ Hunt, Todderick (May 20, 2017). "Rutgers offers N.Y. WR Elijah Jones, high school teammate of freshman WR Shameen Jones". NJ.com.
  3. ^ Black, A. J. (July 9, 2020). "Stellar, Standard, and Subpar: Defensive Back Elijah Jones". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Black, A. J. (July 22, 2021). "Stellar, Standard & Subpar: CB Elijah Jones". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Cummings, Ian (April 11, 2024). "Elijah Jones' Draft Profile | Boston College, CB Scouting Report". Pro Football Network. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Landis, Carter (February 9, 2024). "Raiders Draft Prospect: CB Elijah Jones, Boston College". KIAH. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  7. ^ Black, A. J. (January 20, 2024). "Boston College DB Elijah Jones accepts invitation to Senior Bowl". 247Sports. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  8. ^ Wolfe, Mitch (March 4, 2024). "Boston College Stars Christian Mahogany, Elijah Jones Shine at 2024 NFL Scouting Combine". 247Sports. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  9. ^ "Elijah Jones Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  10. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Elijah Jones College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  11. ^ Gershman, Zach (April 26, 2024). "Cardinals Start Their Third-Round Pick Parade". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  12. ^ Urban, Darren (August 29, 2024). "Cardinals Add Krys Barnes Back To Active Roster". AZCardinals.com.
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