JaNardreon Quonshun "J. J." Jones, (born December 6, 1992) is a former

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wide receiver and

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. He played

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for the West Georgia Wolves.

College career

Jones began his collegiate career at Itawamba Community College as a

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. He transferred to West Georgia for his final two years of collegiate eligibility. As a redshirt senior, Jones caught 24 passes for 274 yards and two touchdowns and returned 28 punts for 293 yards and a touchdown.

Professional career

Los Angeles Chargers

Jones was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as undrafted free agent on May 11, 2018. Jones made the Chargers 53-man roster as the primary kick and punt returner following an impressive preseason, which included a 72-yard punt return touchdown. He made his NFL debut in the Chargers' season-opening loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He had two kick returns for 36 net yards. He was waived by the Chargers on October 11, 2018.

New York Jets

Jones was signed to the

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' practice squad on October 22, 2018. He was promoted to the active roster on December 29, 2018. Jones played in the Jets season finale against the

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and caught a three-yard pass from quarterback

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for his first career reception. Jones played in four games during his rookie season (three with the Chargers and one with the Jets), recording 93 total return yards and one reception for three yards, as well as two fumbles. On August 23, 2019, Jones was waived by the Jets.

Edmonton Eskimos

Jones signed with the

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on February 7, 2020.

References

External links

West Georgia Wolves bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, J. J. 1992 births Living people American football return specialists American football wide receivers Edmonton Elks players Los Angeles Chargers players New York Jets players Sportspeople from Columbus, Mississippi Players of American football from Mississippi West Georgia Wolves football players Itawamba Indians football players Players of Canadian football from Mississippi Canadian football wide receivers