Marcel Jones (born September 4, 1988) is a former

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. He was selected in the seventh round, 234th overall, by the Saints in the

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. He played

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Early life

Jones attended Trevor G. Browne High School in

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, 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.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Jones was drafted in the seventh round of the

by the

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. On July 2, 2012, he signed a four-year deal with the Saints. On September 8, 2012, Jones 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.

Baltimore Ravens

On September 1, 2014, the

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signed Jones to their practice squad. On January 12, 2015, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens. On August 31, 2015, Jones was cut by the Ravens but was brought back shortly to the practice squad. 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. On December 15, 2015, he was re-signed to the practice squad.

San Diego Chargers

Jones was signed by the

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on July 29, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Chargers.

Personal life

Jones now works full time at

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References

External links

New Orleans Saints profile

Nebraska profile
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