Eddie Jones (American football)

Eddie Lewis Jones, Jr. (born January 11, 1988) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Texas.

He has also been a member of the St. Louis Rams.

High school career
Jones was considered one of the nation's best defensive linemen coming out of high school. He finished his career at Kilgore High School with 310 tackles (including 27 tackles for a loss), 28 sacks, 25 PBU, eight forced fumbles, eight fumble recoveries, 30 pressures and a blocked punt which he returned for a touchdown. As a junior, Jones helped Kilgore to the 2004 4A State Championship and a 16-0 record. He had 11 tackles and two sacks in the title game win over Dallas Lincoln.

College career
After redshirting the 2006 season, Jones appeared in 10 games at defensive end and on special teams in 2007. He posted 26 tackles, 1.5 sacks, two TFL, six pressures, an INT and two PBD.

New York Jets
After going undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft, Jones was signed by the New York Jets on August 9, 2011. He was waived September 2. Jones was signed to the team's practice squad on September 28. Jones was promoted to the active roster on October 8, 2011 after linebacker Bryan Thomas was placed on injured reserve with a torn Achilles tendon. He was released on October 11 but was re-signed to the practice squad two days later. He was released on October 31.

Jones was re-signed to the practice squad on November 21. He was released on November 28.

St. Louis Rams
Jones was signed to the St. Louis Rams' practice squad on November 29, 2011. Jones was released two days later to make room for quarterback Tom Brandstater.

Second stint with the Jets
The Jets signed Jones to a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2012. He was waived on May 22, 2012.