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'''Emory Jones''' (born April 29, 2000) is an [[American football]] [[quarterback]] for the [[Baltimore Ravens]]. Jones began his [[college football]] career at [[Florida Gators football|Florida]] in 2018 before transferring to [[Arizona State Sun Devils football|Arizona State]] in 2022. He finished his collegiate career at the [[University of Cincinnati]] in 2023.
'''Emory Jones''' (born April 29, 2000) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[quarterback]] for the [[DC Defenders]] of the [[United Football League (2024)|United Football League]] (UFL). He had previously signed with the [[Baltimore Ravens]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL) as an undrafted free agent prior to the 2024 season. He played [[college football]] for the [[Florida Gators football|Florida Gators]], the [[Arizona State Sun Devils football|Arizona State Sun Devils]] and the [[Cincinnati Bearcats football|Cincinnati Bearcats]].


==Early life and high school==
==Early life==
Jones grew up in [[LaGrange, Georgia]], and attended [[Heard County High School]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Edgar |date=January 6, 2018 |title=Incoming UF freshman Emory Jones ready to compete for starting job with Gators |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-gators/os-sp-gators-recruiting-0108-story.html |website=[[Orlando Sentinel]]}}</ref> As a senior, he completed 61 of 103 passes for 1,197 yards and 10 touchdowns while also rushing for 494 yards and six touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 3, 2018 |title=Emory Jones' HS coaches say dual-threat label belies Florida QB |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/florida/florida-football-emory-jones-quarterback-dual-threat-pocket-passer-freshman |website=[[The Palm Beach Post]]}}</ref> Jones was rated a four star recruit and initially committed to play college football at Ohio State over offers from Clemson and Tennessee.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wasserman |first=Ari |date=July 24, 2017 |title=Emory Jones, leverage and how Ohio State has to handle five-star QB taking visits |url=https://theathletic.com/78306/2017/07/24/emory-jones-leverage-and-how-ohio-state-has-to-handle-the-5-star-qb-taking-visits-buckeyes/ |website=[[The Athletic]]}}</ref> He decommitted from Ohio State and instead signed to play at Florida.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bielik |first=Tim |date=December 20, 2017 |title=4-star quarterback Emory Jones decommits from Ohio State, flips to Florida: Buckeyes recruiting news |url=https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2017/12/4-star_quarterback_emory_jones.html |website=[[The Plain Dealer]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=VanHaaren |first=Tom |date=December 20, 2017 |title=Emory Jones chooses Florida after dropping Ohio State commitment |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recruiting/story/_/id/21827496/emory-jones-commits-florida-gators-drop-ohio-state-buckeyes |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>
Jones grew up in [[LaGrange, Georgia]], and attended [[Heard County High School]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Edgar |date=January 6, 2018 |title=Incoming UF freshman Emory Jones ready to compete for starting job with Gators |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-gators/os-sp-gators-recruiting-0108-story.html |website=[[Orlando Sentinel]]}}</ref> As a senior, he completed 61 of 103 passes for 1,197 yards and 10 touchdowns while also rushing for 494 yards and six touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 3, 2018 |title=Emory Jones' HS coaches say dual-threat label belies Florida QB |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/florida/florida-football-emory-jones-quarterback-dual-threat-pocket-passer-freshman |website=[[The Palm Beach Post]] }}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Jones was rated a four star recruit and initially committed to play college football at Ohio State over offers from Clemson and Tennessee.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wasserman |first=Ari |date=July 24, 2017 |title=Emory Jones, leverage and how Ohio State has to handle five-star QB taking visits |url=https://theathletic.com/78306/2017/07/24/emory-jones-leverage-and-how-ohio-state-has-to-handle-the-5-star-qb-taking-visits-buckeyes/ |website=[[The Athletic]]}}</ref> He decommitted from Ohio State and instead signed to play at The University of Florida.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bielik |first=Tim |date=December 20, 2017 |title=4-star quarterback Emory Jones decommits from Ohio State, flips to Florida: Buckeyes recruiting news |url=https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2017/12/4-star_quarterback_emory_jones.html |website=[[The Plain Dealer]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=VanHaaren |first=Tom |date=December 20, 2017 |title=Emory Jones chooses Florida after dropping Ohio State commitment |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recruiting/story/_/id/21827496/emory-jones-commits-florida-gators-drop-ohio-state-buckeyes |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==


=== Florida ===
=== Florida ===
Jones played in four games before redshirting his true freshman season, completing 12 of 16 pass attempts for 125 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dan Mullen on Emory Jones redshirt decision |url=https://www.dailypress.com/109514587-132.html |website=[[Daily Press (Virginia)|Daily Press]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sammon |first=Will |date=November 17, 2018 |title=Florida showcases Emory Jones' growth in easy rout of Idaho |url=https://theathletic.co.uk/660189/?source=player |website=[[The Athletic]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 28, 2019 |title=Florida Gators' Emory Jones never really thought about transferring |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/florida-gators/2019/03/28/florida-gators-emory-jones-never-really-thought-about-transferring/ |website=[[Tampa Bay Times]]}}</ref> As a redshirt freshman, he completed 25 of 38 pass attempts for 267 yards and three touchdowns and also rushed 42 times for 256 yards and four touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keiser |first=Donavon |date=January 29, 2020 |title=Making the Case: Should Emory Jones Start at QB for Florida in 2020? |url=https://www.si.com/college/florida/football/florida-gators-emory-jones-making-the-case-2020 |website=[[Sports Illustrated|SI.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 20, 2020 |title=QB Emory Jones gives Gators 1–2 punch with starter Kyle Trask |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-gators/os-sp-gators-football-quarterbacks-0821-20200820-5b66x5jjqre2paghqhxz347gpm-story.html |website=[[Orlando Sentinel]]}}</ref> He continued to be used in [[Personnel grouping (gridiron football)|package plays]] while also serving as the backup to starter [[Kyle Trask]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 24, 2020 |title=Gators backup QB Emory Jones willingly waits his turn |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-gators/os-sp-gators-football-1125-20201124-donxc5sicvhgfoygnldax3tovq-story.html |website=[[Orlando Sentinel]]}}</ref>
Jones played in four games before redshirting his true freshman season, completing 12 of 16 pass attempts for 125 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dan Mullen on Emory Jones redshirt decision |url=https://www.dailypress.com/109514587-132.html |website=[[Daily Press (Virginia)|Daily Press]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Sammon |first=Will |date=November 17, 2018 |title=Florida showcases Emory Jones' growth in easy rout of Idaho |work=[[The Athletic]]|url=https://theathletic.co.uk/660189/?source=player }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 28, 2019 |title=Florida Gators' Emory Jones never really thought about transferring |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/florida-gators/2019/03/28/florida-gators-emory-jones-never-really-thought-about-transferring/ |website=[[Tampa Bay Times]]}}</ref> As a redshirt freshman, he completed 25 of 38 pass attempts for 267 yards and three touchdowns and also rushed 42 times for 256 yards and four touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Keiser |first=Donavon |date=January 29, 2020 |title=Making the Case: Should Emory Jones Start at QB for Florida in 2020? |url=https://www.si.com/college/florida/football/florida-gators-emory-jones-making-the-case-2020 |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated|SI.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 20, 2020 |title=QB Emory Jones gives Gators 1–2 punch with starter Kyle Trask |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-gators/os-sp-gators-football-quarterbacks-0821-20200820-5b66x5jjqre2paghqhxz347gpm-story.html |website=[[Orlando Sentinel]]}}</ref> He continued to be used in [[Personnel grouping (gridiron football)|package plays]] while also serving as the backup to starter [[Kyle Trask]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 24, 2020 |title=Gators backup QB Emory Jones willingly waits his turn |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-gators/os-sp-gators-football-1125-20201124-donxc5sicvhgfoygnldax3tovq-story.html |website=[[Orlando Sentinel]]}}</ref>


Jones was the Gators' starting quarterback to start their [[2021 Florida Gators football team|2021 season]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Budowsky|first=Ethan|url=https://www.si.com/college/florida/football/florida-gators-dan-mullen-notebook-florida-atlantic-emory-jones|title=Mullen Notebook: Gators QB Jones Ready For First Start, CB Depth Takes Shape|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=August 31, 2021|accessdate=September 21, 2021}}</ref>
Jones was the Gators' starting quarterback to start their [[2021 Florida Gators football team|2021 season]].<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Budowsky|first=Ethan|url=https://www.si.com/college/florida/football/florida-gators-dan-mullen-notebook-florida-atlantic-emory-jones|title=Mullen Notebook: Gators QB Jones Ready For First Start, CB Depth Takes Shape|magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=August 31, 2021|accessdate=September 21, 2021}}</ref>


On March 18, 2022, Jones confirmed to his coaches that he would be entering the transfer portal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Silvertstein |first=Adam |date=2022-03-18 |title=Florida QB Emory Jones enters transfer portal despite initially staying with Gators for spring practice |url=https://www.onlygators.com/03/18/2022/florida-qb-emory-jones-to-enter-transfer-portal-despite-initially-staying-for-spring-practice-per-report/ |access-date=2023-02-14 |website=onlygators.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
On March 18, 2022, Jones confirmed to his coaches that he would be entering the transfer portal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Silvertstein |first=Adam |date=2022-03-18 |title=Florida QB Emory Jones enters transfer portal despite initially staying with Gators for spring practice |url=https://www.onlygators.com/03/18/2022/florida-qb-emory-jones-to-enter-transfer-portal-despite-initially-staying-for-spring-practice-per-report/ |access-date=2023-02-14 |website=onlygators.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
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=== Cincinnati ===
=== Cincinnati ===
On December 21, 2022, Jones committed to [[Cincinnati Bearcats football|Cincinnati]] under new Head Coach [[Scott Satterfield]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sports |first=Arizona |date=2022-12-21 |title=ASU transfer QB Emory Jones headed to Cincinnati |url=https://arizonasports.com/story/3437885/asu-transfer-qb-emory-jones-headed-to-cincinnati/ |access-date=2023-02-14 |website=Arizona Sports |language=en}}</ref>
On December 21, 2022, Jones committed to [[Cincinnati Bearcats football|Cincinnati]] under new Head Coach [[Scott Satterfield]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-21 |title=ASU transfer QB Emory Jones headed to Cincinnati |url=https://arizonasports.com/story/3437885/asu-transfer-qb-emory-jones-headed-to-cincinnati/ |access-date=2023-02-14 |website=Arizona Sports |language=en}}</ref>


===Statistics===
===Statistics===
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! [[2023 Cincinnati Bearcats football team|2023]]
! [[2023 Cincinnati Bearcats football team|2023]]
| 5 || 5 || 2–3 || 100 || 161 || 62.1 || 1,226 || 7.6 || 10 || 6 || 139.1 || 69 || 280 || 4.1 || 3
| 12 || 12 || 3–9 || 197 || 322 || 61.2 || 2,840 || 6.9 || 18 || 10 || 131.3 || 155 || 564 || 3.6 || 4
|-
|-
! [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/emory-jones-1.html Career] !! 50 !! 24 !! 9–15 !! 504 !! 792 !! 63.6 !! 6,106 !! 7.7 !! 43 !! 24 !! 140.3 !! 363 !! 1,583 !! 4.4 !! 17
! [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/emory-jones-1.html Career] !! 57 !! 31 !! 10–21 !! 601 !! 953 !! 63.1 !! 7,099 !! 7.4 !! 51 !! 28 !! 137.4 !! 449 !! 1,863 !! 4.1 !! 18
|}
|}

==Professional career==

=== Baltimore Ravens ===
On May 6, 2024, Jones signed with the [[Baltimore Ravens]] as an [[undrafted free agent]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=2024-05-06 |title=Ravens sign QB Emory Jones, DE C.J. Ravenell |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/ravens-sign-qb-emory-jones-de-c-j-ravenell |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> He was released by the Ravens on August 27, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-27 |title=Emory Jones: Dropped by Baltimore |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/emory-jones-dropped-by-baltimore/ |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref>

=== DC Defenders ===
On November 13, 2024, Jones signed with the [[DC Defenders]] of the [[United Football League (2024)|United Football League]] (UFL).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Larsen |first=James |date=2024-11-14 |title=DC Defenders Add QB Emory Jones & DE Jalen Harris |url=https://pfnewsroom.com/news/dc-defenders-add-qb-emory-jones-de-jalen-harris/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Pro Football Newsroom |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=DC Defenders Roster - UFL |url=https://www.foxsports.com/ufl/dc-defenders-team-roster |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 01:52, 5 December 2024

Emory Jones
No. 5 – DC Defenders
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (2000-04-29) April 29, 2000 (age 24)
LaGrange, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:211 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:Heard County
(Franklin, Georgia)
College:Florida (2018–2021)
Arizona State (2022)
Cincinnati (2023)
Undrafted:2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active

Emory Jones (born April 29, 2000) is an American professional football quarterback for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He had previously signed with the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent prior to the 2024 season. He played college football for the Florida Gators, the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Cincinnati Bearcats.

Early life

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Jones grew up in LaGrange, Georgia, and attended Heard County High School.[1] As a senior, he completed 61 of 103 passes for 1,197 yards and 10 touchdowns while also rushing for 494 yards and six touchdowns.[2] Jones was rated a four star recruit and initially committed to play college football at Ohio State over offers from Clemson and Tennessee.[3] He decommitted from Ohio State and instead signed to play at The University of Florida.[4][5]

College career

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Florida

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Jones played in four games before redshirting his true freshman season, completing 12 of 16 pass attempts for 125 yards and two touchdowns.[6][7][8] As a redshirt freshman, he completed 25 of 38 pass attempts for 267 yards and three touchdowns and also rushed 42 times for 256 yards and four touchdowns.[9][10] He continued to be used in package plays while also serving as the backup to starter Kyle Trask.[11]

Jones was the Gators' starting quarterback to start their 2021 season.[12]

On March 18, 2022, Jones confirmed to his coaches that he would be entering the transfer portal.[13]

Arizona State

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On May 5, 2022, Jones transferred to Arizona State.[14]

On December 12, 2022, Jones entered the transfer portal again.[15]

Cincinnati

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On December 21, 2022, Jones committed to Cincinnati under new Head Coach Scott Satterfield.[16]

Statistics

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Season Games Passing Rushing
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Avg TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
Florida Gators
2018 4 0 12 16 75.0 125 10.3 2 0 181.9 18 41 2.3 0
2019 11 0 25 38 65.8 267 8.6 3 0 150.9 42 256 6.1 4
2020 9 0 18 32 56.3 221 6.8 2 1 128.6 32 217 6.8 2
2021 13 12 6–6 224 346 64.7 2,734 7.9 19 13 141.7 143 759 5.3 4
Arizona State Sun Devils
2022 8 7 1–6 125 199 62.8 1,533 7.7 7 4 135.1 59 31 0.5 4
Cincinnati Bearcats
2023 12 12 3–9 197 322 61.2 2,840 6.9 18 10 131.3 155 564 3.6 4
Career 57 31 10–21 601 953 63.1 7,099 7.4 51 28 137.4 449 1,863 4.1 18

Professional career

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Baltimore Ravens

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On May 6, 2024, Jones signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent.[17] He was released by the Ravens on August 27, 2024.[18]

DC Defenders

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On November 13, 2024, Jones signed with the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).[19][20]

References

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  1. ^ Thompson, Edgar (January 6, 2018). "Incoming UF freshman Emory Jones ready to compete for starting job with Gators". Orlando Sentinel.
  2. ^ "Emory Jones' HS coaches say dual-threat label belies Florida QB". The Palm Beach Post. May 3, 2018.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Wasserman, Ari (July 24, 2017). "Emory Jones, leverage and how Ohio State has to handle five-star QB taking visits". The Athletic.
  4. ^ Bielik, Tim (December 20, 2017). "4-star quarterback Emory Jones decommits from Ohio State, flips to Florida: Buckeyes recruiting news". The Plain Dealer.
  5. ^ VanHaaren, Tom (December 20, 2017). "Emory Jones chooses Florida after dropping Ohio State commitment". ESPN.com.
  6. ^ "Dan Mullen on Emory Jones redshirt decision". Daily Press.
  7. ^ Sammon, Will (November 17, 2018). "Florida showcases Emory Jones' growth in easy rout of Idaho". The Athletic.
  8. ^ "Florida Gators' Emory Jones never really thought about transferring". Tampa Bay Times. March 28, 2019.
  9. ^ Keiser, Donavon (January 29, 2020). "Making the Case: Should Emory Jones Start at QB for Florida in 2020?". SI.com.
  10. ^ "QB Emory Jones gives Gators 1–2 punch with starter Kyle Trask". Orlando Sentinel. August 20, 2020.
  11. ^ "Gators backup QB Emory Jones willingly waits his turn". Orlando Sentinel. November 24, 2020.
  12. ^ Budowsky, Ethan (August 31, 2021). "Mullen Notebook: Gators QB Jones Ready For First Start, CB Depth Takes Shape". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  13. ^ Silvertstein, Adam (March 18, 2022). "Florida QB Emory Jones enters transfer portal despite initially staying with Gators for spring practice". onlygators.com. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  14. ^ Walsh, Erin. "Emory Jones Transfers to Arizona State After 4 Years at Florida". Bleacher Report. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  15. ^ Olson, Kellen (December 13, 2022). "Arizona State QB Emory Jones officially enters transfer portal". Arizona Sports. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  16. ^ "ASU transfer QB Emory Jones headed to Cincinnati". Arizona Sports. December 21, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  17. ^ Alper, Josh (May 6, 2024). "Ravens sign QB Emory Jones, DE C.J. Ravenell". NBC Sports. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  18. ^ "Emory Jones: Dropped by Baltimore". CBSSports.com. August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  19. ^ Larsen, James (November 14, 2024). "DC Defenders Add QB Emory Jones & DE Jalen Harris". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  20. ^ "DC Defenders Roster - UFL". FOX Sports. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
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