Matthew Jones (offensive lineman)

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Matthew Jones
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Jones with Ohio State in 2023
No. 62 – Miami Dolphins
Position: Offensive guard
Personal information
Born: (1999-06-13) June 13, 1999 (age 24) [1]
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school: Erasmus Hall (NY)
College: Ohio State (2018–2023)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards

Matthew Jones (born June 13, 1999) is an American football offensive guard for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

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Early life and high school

Jones grew up in Brooklyn, New York and attended high school at Erasmus Hall. [2] Jones was rated a four start prospect coming out of high school and decided to commit to play college football at Ohio State, over other school such as Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Michigan, and Penn State. [3] [4]

College career

In Jones first season with the Buckeyes he would redshirt, and then in the next year he would backup Jonah Jackson. [5] However Jones would get his first opportunity to start in the following season where he get his first career start in Ohio State's season finale versus Michigan State, he would also get to start in Ohio State's college football playoffs game against Clemson, and again against Alabama in the National Championship. [6] [7] During the 2021 season Jones played in 12 games, starting in three of them. [8] However, during the 2022 season Jones would have his breakout season playing in 12 games starting in them all, while also earning Second Team All Big-Ten honors. [9] [10] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Jones announced he would return for his extra season of eligibility for the 2023 season. [11]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄2 in
(1.92 m)		316 lb
(143 kg)		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		5.21 s1.87 s3.04 s4.88 s7.90 s28.0 in
(0.71 m)		8 ft 7 in
(2.62 m)		23 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [12] [13]

Jones signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. [14]

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References

  1. ↑ "NFL Draft Profile: Matthew Jones, Offensive Lineman, Ohio State Buckeyes". Sports Illustrated . November 24, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  2. ↑ "MATTHEW JONES OG OHIO STATE". NFL Draft Buzz. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  3. ↑ Polacek, Scott (June 17, 2017). "4-Star OT Matt Jones Commits to Ohio State Buckeyes". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  4. ↑ Givler, Marc. "Matthew Jones commits to Ohio State". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  5. ↑ Schmidt, Lori. "Ohio State football offensive lineman Matthew Jones has a drive to make, repair things". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  6. ↑ Braziller, Zach. "Brooklyn's Matthew Jones is seizing the Ohio State chance he waited for". New York Post. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  7. ↑ Harrish, Kevin. "MATTHEW JONES STARTS OVER HARRY MILLER AT GUARD FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME AGAINST ALABAMA". Eleven Warriors. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  8. ↑ "Matthew Jones". The Football Database. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  9. ↑ Baird, Nathan. "Ohio State football's Matt Jones could join club of former guards whose versatility saved the Buckeyes". Cleveland.com. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  10. ↑ Baird, Nathan. "Which Ohio State football players were named All-Big Ten Conference on offense?". Cleveland.com. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  11. ↑ "Ohio State's Matthew Jones Returning For Extra Season Of Eligibility In 2023". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  12. ↑ "Matthew Jones Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  13. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Matthew Jones College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Sign 12 Undrafted College Free Agents". MiamiDolphins.com. May 10, 2024.
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