Player Profile and Personal Life
Ronald Jones II is a professional American football player playing for the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL in the position of running back. Jones played football during his college years at USC.
Ronald Jones II was born on August 3, 1997, in Fort Stewart, Georgia. He stands 180 cm tall, and his weight was last listed at 94 kg. He was born to parents Ronald Jones Sr. and Jackie Jones.
Career
Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Ronald Jones II was drafted in the second round as the 38th overall pick in NFL Draft 2018. Jones was the fifth running back to be chosen that year. Jones made his debut during Week 4 against Chicago Bears. In the 48 to 10 loss, Jones had ten carries for a total of 29 rushing yards. In a battle versus Cleveland Browns during Week 7, he successfully scored his first rushing touchdown in the NFL as his team won by 26 to 23. Jones finished the season with 23 carries and one rushing touchdown.
| Team |
Kansas City Chiefs
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| Position | Running Back |
| Height / weight | 1.8 m / 94 kg |
| Born | 3 Aug 1997 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Team History | |
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Kansas City Chiefs
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2022 - present |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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2018 - 2021 |
In the 2019 season, he finished with 172 carries for 724 rushing yards. In a battle against Los Angeles in 2020, Ronald Jones II finished with a 38 to 31 win with 111 rushing yards. The battle against Carolina Panthers led Jones to lose a fumble to start the game. However, he eventually countered with a 98-yard touchdown, the most extended play in the franchise history.
He was placed on the Covid-19 list on December 16, 2020, by the Buccaneers and activated in December 2020. Overall, Ronald Jones II finished the season as Buccaneers taking the lead with 978 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns. On March 27, 2022, he signed with Kansas City Chiefs.
Career Highlights
- Super Bowl champion (LV)
- PAC-12 All American
- 2017-First-team All-Pac-12
- 2016-Second-team All-Pac-12
