Chris Jones is one of the most underrated defensive tackles in the NFL. His impact on the field is second to none. His production gets overlooked because of players like Aaron Donald who is a defensive beast in his own right. Ever since he entered the league, Jones has made five pro bowls, two First-Team All-Pro, and three Second-Team All-Pro teams. He had decent seasons until he exploded in 2022. Jones was ranked third in the Defensive Player of the Year award and the all-pro tackle tied a career high with 15.5 sacks in 2022. This tied for fourth in the league and led all defensive interior linemen.
In 2022, PFF (Pro Football Focus) credited Jones with 97 total pressures and a grade of 92.3 which was the best in the league. Quarterbacks have a hard time escaping Jones’ defensive presence and many players like Colts’ running back Jonathan Taylor have stated that he “hates,” matching up against Jones.
Jones was ranked as the 10th best player in the 2023 top 100 players’ rankings. When we talk about his skillset, Jones is a force of nature who is immovable and unstoppable at times. He bulldozes through offensive linemen and his quick first step often leaves them flatfooted. However, there is more to his game than just being a brute force. He is a highly skilled player who is adept at using leverage and hand techniques to overpower his opponents. He can also anticipate plays while reacting with excellent instincts. This makes him a matchup nightmare for all the offensive coordinators across the league.
Jones’s defense is also overshadowed due to the Chiefs’ offense, not to mention the obvious in Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce who take the majority of the spotlight. The team’s offense gets the majority of the praise but not enough is said about the defensive side of the field. Jones is the defensive anchor who allows linebackers and defensive backs to roam free and make plays.
The big-time impact player signed a new 5-year deal with the Chiefs that is set to keep him in Kansas City for until the end of the 2028-29 season at which time he would have turned 34 years old.
Chris Jones’ Age
Jones is currently 29 years old as of March 2024. He was born on July 3, 1994, in Houston, Mississippi, United States.
He attended Houston High School in Houston, Mississippi, and played high school football for them. Jones was a five-star recruit coming out of high school and was one of the best players in the country. Later, Jones committed to Mississippi State University to play his college football.
Chris Jones’ Height
Jones is often referred to as a force of nature and an incredible specimen due to his height and he stands at 6 feet 6 inches tall. To go along with his height, Jones weighs in at 310 pounds or 140kgs. His length and his weight allow him to power through opponents like they were never there in the first place. It was because of Jones that the Chiefs made it to the finals last season and won it all.
FAQs
A. Chris Jones is married to his wife Sheawna Weathersby.
A. Jones was drafted in 2016 as the 37th overall pick in the second round of the draft.
A. Chris Jones’ mother’s name is Mary Woodhouse.
A. Chris Jones has won three championship rings so far in his career all with the Kansas City Chiefs.
