Levi Jones (born May 5, 1998) is an

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who is a free agent. He played college football at USC before transferring to

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and was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an

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Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

After going unselected in the

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, the Seattle Seahawks signed Jones as an undrafted free agent. He was waived at the final roster cuts, on August 30, 2022, and signed to the Seahawks' practice squad the next day. Jones was elevated to the active roster on November 12. He made his professional debut the next day against the

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in the Seahawks' week 10 game, appearing in 10

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snaps. The Seahawks placed Jones back on the practice squad the next day. He was later elevated again to the active roster, playing in the Seahawks' week 13 and 14 games, while being placed back on the practice squad between the games. Jones was elevated to the active roster for the final time on December 31. He played, in total, three games for the Seahawks in 2022. On August 29, 2023, Jones was waived by the Seahawks.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On November 22, 2023, Jones was signed to the

practice squad. He was released on December 12.

Personal life

Jones' is the son of Robert Jones, a linebacker who played 10 seasons in the NFL. He is the younger brother of

Zay Jones Isaiah Avery "Zay" Jones (born March 30, 1995) is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at East Carolina. Jones is the all-time NCAA Division I career r ...

, a wide receiver for the

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, and former

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wide receiver Cayleb Jones. He is also the nephew of former NFL

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References

External links

Seattle Seahawks bio

NC State Wolfpack bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Vi 1998 births Living people American football linebackers Players of American football from Austin, Texas Westlake High School (Texas) alumni NC State Wolfpack football players Seattle Seahawks players USC Trojans football players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players