Greg Jones
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Career Summary
Greg Jones was a Michigan State linebacker selected by the New York Giants in the 2011 NFL Draft.
Jones was one of the most decorated linebackers in Michigan State history before the Giants selected him in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He contributed to New York's Super Bowl XLVI championship as a rookie.
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Early Life
Jones was from Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Giants' 2011 roster identified Jones's hometown as Cincinnati, Ohio.
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College Career
Jones played 52 games with 46 starts at Michigan State, recording 465 tackles, 16.5 sacks and 46.5 tackles for loss.
Michigan State credited Jones with 465 tackles, 16.5 sacks and 46.5 tackles for loss across 52 games. He was a two-time consensus first-team All-American, three-time first-team All-Big Ten selection, and the 2009 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.
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Path to the NFL
The Giants selected Jones in the sixth round, 185th overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft.
New York selected the Michigan State inside linebacker with the 185th overall pick in the 2011 draft.
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NFL Career
Jones played all 16 regular-season games and made five starts for the Giants as a rookie, then appeared in all four postseason games.
The Giants reported 25 defensive tackles and six special-teams tackles for Jones in the 2011 regular season. He led New York with seven special-teams tackles in the postseason and later opened the 2012 season before being released that August.
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Career Accomplishments
Jones was a two-time consensus All-American, 2009 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, Super Bowl XLVI champion, and 2022 Michigan State Athletics Hall of Fame inductee.
Michigan State honored Jones as a two-time consensus first-team All-American and 2009 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. The university also lists him as a Super Bowl XLVI champion and inducted him into its athletics hall of fame in 2022.
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Playing Style
Jones was a productive middle linebacker known for effort, fearless play and special-teams potential.
NFL.com's draft assessment characterized Jones as a productive college linebacker with outstanding effort and fearless play. Michigan State's linebackers coach praised his passion and determination to get to the football.
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Legacy
Jones's documented legacy centers on a distinguished Michigan State career and a Super Bowl championship with the Giants.
Michigan State recognizes Jones as one of its most decorated football players and honored him with 2022 hall-of-fame induction after his college and NFL achievements.
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Post-Career
Jones was inducted into the Michigan State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2022.
Michigan State inducted Jones into its athletics hall of fame as part of the 2022 class.
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