Malachi Jones (American football)

Malachi Jones
Free agent
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1994-03-22) March 22, 1994
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight: 205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: Central Gwinnett
(Lawrenceville, Georgia)
College: Appalachian State
Undrafted: 2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Career Arena statistics
Receptions: 77
Receiving yards: 1,156
Touchdowns: 29
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Malachi Fitzgerald Jones (born March 22, 1994) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Appalachian State.

Early life

Jones attended Central Gwinnett High School in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Malachi Jones
WR		 Lawrenceville, Georgia Central Gwinnett High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 182 lb (83 kg) Jan 22, 2012 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 90 (WR)   Rivals: -- (WR), -- (GA)
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Appalachian State Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
  • "2012 Appalachian State Football Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
  • "2012 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 28, 2018.

    Jones committed to Appalachian State University on January 22, 2012.[1] Jones chose Appalachian State over football scholarships from Chattanooga, Georgia Southern, Louisiana–Monroe & Presbyterian.

    College career

    Jones played four seasons for the Appalachian State Mountaineers of Appalachian State University.

    College statistics

    Source:[2]

    NCAA Collegiate Career statistics
    Appalachian State Mountaineers
    Season Receiving
    RecYardsAvgYds/GTD
    2012 3237011.630.82
    2013 312939.524.40
    2014 3658516.248.83
    2015 2546318.535.63
    NCAA Career Totals 1241,71113.834.98

    Professional career

    Jones was rated the 83rd best wide receiver in the 2016 NFL Draft by NFLDraftScout.com.[3]

    Pre-draft measurables
    Ht Wt 40-yard dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert jump Broad BP
    6 ft 2 in
    (1.88 m)    		 211 lb
    (96 kg)    		 4.53 s 1.51 s 2.57 s 4.30 s 6.90 s 37 1⁄2 in
    (0.95 m)    		 10 ft 5 in
    (3.18 m)    		 14 reps
    All values from Pro Day[3]

    High Country Grizzlies

    Jones signed with the High Country Grizzlies of the National Arena League. Had 66 receptions for 685 Yards and 16 touchdowns in 10 games. Was awarded the 2017 National Arena League Rookie of the Year.

    Albany Empire

    Jones was assigned to the Albany Empire of the Arena Football League (AFL). He won the 2018 Arena Football League Rookie of the Year Award and Wide Receiver of the Year. The only rookie in league history to win both awards in the same season. Had 77 receptions for 1,156 Yards and 29 touchdowns along with 5 rushing touchdowns in 12 games. Awarded First Team All Arena honors in 2018.

    Chicago Bears

    On July 26, 2018, Jones signed with the Chicago Bears. He was waived on September 1, 2018.[4]

    AFL statistics

    YearTeam
    RecYdsTD
    2018Albany771,15629
    Career771,15629

    Stats from ArenaFan:[5]

    Personal life

    His father, Andre Jones, was a starting defensive end on the 1988 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team.[6]

    His older brother, T. J. Jones, a former Notre Dame football player, was drafted by the Detroit Lions during the 2014 NFL Draft. His other younger brother, Jahmai Jones was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim as the 70th overall pick in the 2nd round of the 2015 MLB Draft.[7]

    References

    1. ↑ "Malachi Jones". www.rivals.com. Yahoo!. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
    2. ↑ "Malachi Jones". www.sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
    3. 1 2 "Malachi Jones". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
    4. ↑ Mayer, Larry (September 1, 2018). "Bears announce 53-man roster". ChicagoBears.com.
    5. ↑ "Malachi Jones". arenafan.com. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
    6. ↑ Matt Fortuna (September 22, 2011). "Jones brothers live through dad's lessons". www.espn.com. ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
    7. ↑ Angels select Georgia HS OF Jahmai Jones with 2nd-round pick in draft
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