Greg Jones
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Career Summary
Greg Jones was an NFL fullback from Florida State who spent nine seasons with Jacksonville before playing for Houston.
The NFL lists Jones as a Florida State fullback with 10 seasons of experience. Florida State’s pro records list him with Jacksonville from 2004 through 2012 and Houston in 2013.
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College Career
Jones was a four-year Florida State standout who graduated in sports management in 2004.
Jacksonville’s media-guide profile credits Jones with 2,535 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns at Florida State. He also played on the Seminoles’ 2002 Gator Bowl championship team.
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Path to the NFL
Jacksonville chose Jones in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft.
The Jaguars selected Jones 55th overall in 2004 after his Florida State career.
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NFL Career
Jones played for Jacksonville from 2004 through 2012 and finished with Houston in 2013.
NFL career statistics credit him with 131 games, 272 rushing attempts, 913 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns. Jacksonville reported that he appeared in 115 games with 67 starts during his nine seasons there.
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Career Accomplishments
Jones was a 2008 Pro Bowl first alternate and received Jacksonville’s Ed Block Courage Award.
Jacksonville recognized him after his 2007 return from a knee injury, when he started 11 games and recorded two rushing and two receiving touchdowns.
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Playing Style
Jones was valued as a lead blocker while contributing as a runner and receiver.
Kansas City’s 2013 profile described his run and pass blocking as strengths and noted his reliability as a runner and receiver. Jacksonville credited him with a key role in its rushing offenses of the mid-2000s.
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Legacy
Jones retired as a Jacksonville Jaguar after nine seasons with the club.
In 2015, Jones signed a one-day contract to retire with Jacksonville, saying the city and team meant a great deal to his family.
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20600, 00-0022897, 1981-05-09, Greg Jones, Greg, Jones
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