Jacoby Rashi’d Jones is a former American football wide receiver and return specialist. He played college football at Lane College, and was drafted by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played for the Texans from 2007 to 2011.
- Source of Wealth: NFL, Sports
- Age (As of 2024):39 Years of 2024
- Birth Place: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Height: 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Weight: 220 lbs (100 kg)
- Marital Status: Single
- Full Name: Jacoby McLean Jones
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: July 11, 1984
- Occupation: Professional Football Player (NFL)
- Education: Lane College
Originating from New Orleans, Louisiana, Jacoby Jones is an American footballer who has played for Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens, San Diego Chargers, and Pittsburgh Steelers. After attending Lane College, Jacoby Jones was selected by the Houston Texans as a third-round pick during the 2007 NFL Draft. He was Houston Texan until his release on May 1, 2012. Jacoby Jones has an estimated net worth of $15 million.
A week later, he was signed by the Baltimore Ravens. He has successfully signed a two-year $7 million worth of contract with the Baltimore Ravens. Under the Houston Texas, Jacoby Jones has earned several NFL records including most punt returns in a single season, most punt return yards in a single season, most punt return touchdowns in a single season, most career punt returns, most career punt return touchdowns, most career punt return yards, most career all-purpose yards, and longest punt return. And with Baltimore Ravens, he has also made records such as most career kickoff return touchdowns and longest kickoff return touchdown in a single game.
In March 2015, he was signed by the San Diego Chargers to a two-year $5.5 million contract. However, he was released in November of the same year after a match against the Ravens. He then played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and on the first of January 2016, he was released by the team. He is currently a free agent.