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Jacoby Jones

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Jacoby Jones
Jacoby Jones would have 203 Receptions in the National Football League, a respectable number but it was as a Returner where he really shined.  In that roe, Jones would secure 7,628 Yards and 9 Touchdowns, the latter of which is as of this writing good enough for 21st all-time.  Jones will be best be remembered for his work in the 2012 playoffs where as a Baltimore Raven he caught a game tying pass in a divisional playoff game against Denver and in would later set a record for the longest kickoff return touchdown (108 Yards) in Super Bowl history.   There is an excellent chance that Baltimore does not win (let alone go to) the Super Bowl that year had it not been for Jones’ efforts that year.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2021
  • Position: Kick Returner, Punt Returner, Wide Receiver
  • Played For: Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers
  • Drafted: Drafted in the 3rd Round, 73rd Overall in 2007
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Pro Bowl Selections (1) (2012)
    First Team All Pro (1) (2012)
    Most Yards per Kick Return (1) (2012)
    Super Bowl Rings (1) (Baltimore Ravens, XLVII)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: All-Purpose Yards (2) (2012 & 2013)
    Top Ten Finishes: Kick Returns (3) (2012, 2013 & 2014)
    Top Ten Finishes: Kick Return Yards (3) (2012, 2013 & 2014)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Kick Return (4) (2009, 2012, 2013 & 2014)
    Top Ten Finishes: Punt Returns (5) (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2014)
    Top Ten Finishes: Punt Return Yards (6) (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2014)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Punt Return (4) (2007, 2008, 2009 & 2014)
  • Notable All Time Rankings:
    12. Yards per Kick Return: 27.0
    14. Punt Returns: 276
    17. Punt Return Yards: 2,688
    32. Kick Return Yards: 4,940
    54. Kick Returns: 183
    96. Yards per Punt Return: 9.7

Should Jacoby Jones be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 63.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 9.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 18.2%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 9.1%
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