Quick Info
| Profession | American football running back and kick returner |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/05/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Mobile, Alabama, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Velus Jones Jr.
13/10/2026
The Seattle Seahawks released running back Velus Jones Jr. from the 53-man roster to make room for wide receiver Irv Charles, who was activated from injured reserve. Jones was then signed back to the team's practice squad the same day, which kept him in the organization without exposing him to waivers. Reports from the following day said he was later returned to the 53-man roster, so his current roster status should be checked against the latest team transactions.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Velus Tyler Phillip Jones Jr. |
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| Current Team | Seattle Seahawks (National Football League) |
| Summary | Professional American football player who first played college football at USC and later at Tennessee, then was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2022. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
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| Weight | 204 lb (93 kg) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Saraland High School, Saraland, Alabama |
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Career
| NFL Draft | 2022, third round, 71st overall pick, Chicago Bears | ||||||||||||
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| Championships | Member of the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl LX winning team | ||||||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His first name is pronounced VAY-lus. | |
| 2. He ranks ninth on USC's career kickoff return list with 1,243 yards. | |
| 3. He was a kick returner in college as well as a wide receiver. | |
| 4. He played in two postseason games for Seattle, including the Super Bowl. |
