Emory Jones (born April 29, 2000) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He had previously signed with the

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of the

(NFL) as an undrafted free agent prior to the 2024 season. He played

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for the

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, the

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and the

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Early life

Jones grew up in

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, and attended Heard County High School. 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. Jones was rated a four star recruit and initially committed to play college football at Ohio State over offers from Clemson and Tennessee. He decommitted from Ohio State and instead signed to play at the University of Florida.

College career

Florida

Jones played in four games before redshirting his true freshman season, completing 12 of 16 pass attempts for 125 yards and two touchdowns. 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. He continued to be used in package plays while also serving as the backup to starter Kyle Trask. Jones was the Gators' starting quarterback to start their

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

Arizona State

On May 5, 2022, Jones transferred to

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

Cincinnati

On December 21, 2022, Jones committed to

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under new Head Coach

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Statistics

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

On May 6, 2024, Jones signed with the

as an

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. He was released by the Ravens on August 27.

DC Defenders

On November 13, 2024, Jones signed with the

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of the United Football League (UFL).

Atlanta Falcons

On December 26, 2024, Jones was signed to the

practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with Atlanta on January 6, 2025.

References

External links

Atlanta Falcons bioFlorida Gators bioArizona State Sun Devils bioCincinnati Bearcats bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Emory 2000 births Living people Players of American football from LaGrange, Georgia American football quarterbacks Florida Gators football players Sportspeople from Heard County, Georgia Arizona State Sun Devils football players Cincinnati Bearcats football players Baltimore Ravens players DC Defenders players Atlanta Falcons players