Marcus Jones
Position: DB
Jersey #: 25
Date of Birth: October 22, 1998
Height / Weight: 5'8" / 185 lbs
College: Houston; Troy
Drafted: Round , Pick 85 in 2022 by NE
First Team: NE (2022)
Last Team: NE (2026)
Career Summary
Houston cornerback and returner
Marcus Jones played at Troy before joining Houston, contributing at cornerback and as a return specialist.
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College Career
2021 versatile season
Jones recorded five interceptions, two punt-return touchdowns and two kickoff-return touchdowns for Houston in 2021. His 100-yard kickoff return with 17 seconds remaining delivered the winning touchdown against SMU.
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Career Accomplishments
Paul Hornung Award winner
Jones won the 2021 Paul Hornung Award as the nation's most versatile player and became Houston's ninth consensus All-American.
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28986, 00-0037253, 1998-10-22, Marcus Jones, Marcus, Jones
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
#3Defensive Backs
MFT Score: 90.6
2026 preseason baseline. Position-relative and updated through the site’s weekly review process.