Robert Jones (offensive lineman)

Summary

Robert Jones (born January 28, 1999) is an American football offensive guard for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Middle Tennessee, and was signed by the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent following the 2021 NFL Draft.

Robert Jones
No. 65 – Miami Dolphins
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1999-01-28) January 28, 1999 (age 25)
Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:325 lb (147 kg)
Career information
High school:Rockford East (IL)
College:Middle Tennessee
Undrafted:2021
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games Played:32
Games Started:13
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Professional career edit

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 4+14 in
(1.94 m)
307 lb
(139 kg)
33 in
(0.84 m)
9+58 in
(0.24 m)
5.31 s 1.83 s 2.89 s 4.84 s 8.16 s 31.0 in
(0.79 m)
8 ft 5 in
(2.57 m)
All values from Pro Day[1][2][3]

Following the 2021 NFL Draft, Jones signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent and made the final roster for the season following roster cuts in August.[4] He made his NFL debut in Week 2 of the 2021 season against the Buffalo Bills.[5]

Jones got his first NFL start at right tackle on January 9, 2022, during the last week of the 2021 NFL regular season against the New England Patriots.[6]

On August 31, 2023, Jones was placed on injured reserve.[7] He was activated on October 14.

Jones re-signed with the Dolphins on a one-year deal on March 10, 2024.[8]

References edit

  1. ^ "Robert Jones Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  2. ^ "2021 NFL Draft Scout Robert Jones College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  3. ^ "Robert Jones 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  4. ^ Leber, Scott (September 1, 2021). "Former E-Rab Robert Jones makes Dolphins' final roster". MyStateline.com. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  5. ^ "Robert Jones 2021 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  6. ^ Hyde, Dave (January 10, 2022). "Hyde10: Ten thoughts on Dolphins' season-ending 33-24 win over Patriots". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  7. ^ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 31, 2023.
  8. ^ Oliva, Mike (March 10, 2024). "Dolphins Re-Sign Guard Robert Jones". Miami Dolphins. Retrieved March 11, 2024.

External links edit

  • Miami Dolphins bio
  • Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders bio