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 and On July 2, 2012, Jones signed a four-year deal with the Saints.[1] He played college football at Nebraska.
No. 70, 78 | |
---|---|
Position: | Offensive tackle |
Personal information | |
Born: | Phoenix, Arizona | September 4, 1988
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 | |
Career NFL statistics | |
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
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.[2] He now works full time at Kiewit Corporation.
Jones was drafted in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints.[3] On September 8, 2012, he 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.
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.
Jones was signed by the San Diego Chargers on July 29, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Chargers.[8]