Nic Jones
No. 31 – Kansas City Chiefs
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2001-10-15) October 15, 2001 (age 22)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:189 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Southfield
(Southfield, Michigan)
College:Ball State (2019–2022)
NFL draft:2023 / Round: 7 / Pick: 250
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:4
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Nicholas Jones (born October 15, 2001) is an American football cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ball State.

Early years and college career

Jones was born on October 15, 2001, and grew up in Detroit, Michigan.[1] He was the second-youngest of eight children.[2] He attended Southfield High School and played two years of varsity football, being ranked a three-star recruit before committing to Ball State.[1][3]

As a true freshman at Ball State, Jones totaled 18 tackles with four pass breakups while appearing in 12 games, two of which he started.[1] The following year, he played in eight games, starting one, and made six tackles as well as one blocked punt on special teams.[1] He became a full-time starter as a junior in 2021, but suffered a season-ending knee injury six games in.[2] Jones finished the season with 13 tackles, one interception and a pass breakup.[1]

Jones stayed healthy for his senior season, finishing the year a second-team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) selection after posting 22 tackles, 12 pass breakups and two interceptions.[2][1] He was invited to the East–West Shrine Bowl and to the NFL Scouting Combine.[2][4]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+7⁄8 in
(1.83 m) 		189 lb
(86 kg) 		32+3⁄8 in
(0.82 m) 		10 in
(0.25 m)		 4.51 s 1.57 s 2.57 s 4.31 s 35.0 in
(0.89 m)		 10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)		 9 reps
Sources:[5][6]

Jones was selected in the seventh round (250th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.[7] He made the team's final roster and saw his first playing time in their Week 4 win over the New York Jets.[8] Jones ended his rookie season as a Super Bowl champion when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "NFL Draft Profile: Nic Jones, Cornerback, Ball State Cardinals". Sports Illustrated. November 29, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d Helwick, Steve (April 26, 2023). "Journey of a Prospect: How Ball State CB Nic Jones became a rapid riser for the 2023 NFL Draft". HustleBelt.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  3. ^ Cummings, Ian (January 5, 2023). "Nic Jones, CB, Ball State | NFL Draft Scouting Report". Pro Football Network.
  4. ^ Marchionte, Bo (January 17, 2023). "Ball State DB Nic Jones "Well-Liked by NFL Personnel" Says Shrine Bowl Director of Operations". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  5. ^ "Nic Jones Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  6. ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Nic Jones College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  7. ^ Goldman, Charles (April 29, 2023). "Chiefs select Ball State CB Nic Jones at pick No. 250". USA Today. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  8. ^ "Nic Jones Career Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  9. ^ Maaddi, Rob (February 12, 2024). "Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime". AP News. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

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Kansas City Chiefs roster
Kansas City Chiefs 2023 NFL draft selections
Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII champions
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