Broderick Bernard Jones (born May 16, 2001) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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, winning the

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twice before being selected by the Steelers in the first round of the

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Early life

Jones attended Lithonia High School in

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. He received his first athletic scholarship offer while he was a

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high school student from

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. As a senior, he was considered one of the best offensive lineman in the

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and was a part of the

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. A five star recruit, Jones committed to play

at the

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College career

As a freshman in 2020, Jones was a

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player. In 2021, his production increased and he made four starts in relief for Jamaree Salyer, who was injured. He was named to the 2021 SEC All-Freshman Team.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

2023 season

The

selected Jones in the first round with the 14th overall pick in the

. On October 8, 2023, Jones made his first career start against the

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in week 5. In his first start, he was able to record 37 pass block reps against the Ravens defense, allowing no sacks and only allowing one pressure. In week 9 against the

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, Jones relieved Chukwuma Okorafor at right tackle. He remained the starter for the rest of the 2023 season. He finished the season starting in 11 games, playing in all 17. Jones made his first postseason appearance in the Steelers' 17–31 loss to the

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during the AFC Wild Card round.

2024 season

Prior to the 2024 season, Jones was named the team's starting right tackle. He made his first start in the Steelers' week 1 victory over the

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. During week 2 against the

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, Jones struggled with multiple penalties, committing three in the span of six plays. All three penalties were costly for the Steelers as one negated a 51-yard pass from

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. After the third penalty, Jones was benched in favor of

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for the remainder of the game. When Fautanu was injured during a practice prior to week 3's win over the

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, Jones was reinstated as the starter. Fautanu was placed on the injured reserve list the following week, permanently placing Jones in the starting position for the remainder of the season. Jones would have one of the best games of his career thus far during week 10's 28–27 Steelers win over the

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. Earning a PFF grade of 74.0, he allowed no pressures, sacks, quarterback hurries or hits on snaps in which he was on the line. He finished the season appearing in all 17 games, starting 16 of them as the Steelers finished 10–7, giving Jones a second consecutive playoff berth. Jones made his final appearance of the season in the Steelers' 28–14 loss to the

2025 season

In the 2025 offseason, it was revealed Jones was to start the regular season as the team's starting left tackle.

Personal life

Jones wears the number 77 in honor of former Georgia teammate Devin Willock, who died in a car crash in January 2023.

References

External links

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Pittsburgh Steelers bio

Georgia Bulldogs bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Broderick 2001 births Living people Georgia Bulldogs football players Players of American football from Lithonia, Georgia American football offensive tackles Pittsburgh Steelers players Under Armour All-American football players