Matt Jones
Career Summary
Matt Jones is a linebacker from Odessa, Texas. He played six seasons at Baylor before signing with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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High School
Jones attended Odessa Permian High School, where he posted 65 tackles and 14 sacks as a senior. He was the 2018 District 2-6A Defensive Player of the Year and a three-time all-district selection.
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College Career
Jones played six seasons at Baylor and finished with 328 tackles, 35 tackles for loss and 12 sacks. In 2024, he started all 13 games and made 113 tackles with 9.5 tackles for loss and four sacks.
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Path to the NFL
Jones signed an undrafted free-agent contract with the Las Vegas Raiders following the 2025 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
The Raiders' 2025 media guide listed Jones as a rookie linebacker wearing No. 42 after he signed on May 8, 2025.
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Career Accomplishments
Jones earned first-team All-Big 12 honors from both the league coaches and Associated Press in 2024. He was also named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week during that season.
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Playing Style
Jones is a 6-foot-4, 246-pound linebacker. At Baylor, he played both outside and inside linebacker and was a three-year starter entering his final season.
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