Marvin Maurice Jones Jr. (born June 8, 2004) is an American professional football outside linebacker. He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles, Georgia Bulldogs, and Oklahoma Sooners.
Early life Jones Jr. attended American Heritage Schools in Plantation, Florida. In his final two seasons, he had 101 tackles and 18 sacks. He was rated as a five-star recruit by 247Sports and committed to play college football for the Georgia Bulldogs over offers from other schools such as Alabama, USC, Florida State, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma.
College career Georgia In two years at Georgia in 2022 and 2023, Jones Jr. totaled 16 tackles with five and a half being for a loss, two sacks, a fumble recovery, and a forced fumble in 25 games played, winning back-to-back national championships. After the 2023 season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Florida State Jones Jr. transferred to play for the Florida State Seminoles. During his lone season as a Seminole in 2024, he notched 25 tackles with six going for a loss, four sacks, and a forced fumble. After the conclusion of the season, Jones Jr. once again entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Oklahoma Jones Jr. transferred to play for the Oklahoma Sooners. He finished the 2025 season with 21 tackles including five for a loss and two sacks.
Professional career
Seattle Seahawks After not being selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Jones Jr. signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on August 30 as part of final roster cuts, and re-signed a day later to the practice squad. He was released from the practice squad on September 5.
Washington Commanders On September 16, 2026, the Washington Commanders signed Jones to their practice squad. On September 29, he was placed on practice squad injured list, and released shortly after.
Personal life Jones Jr. is the son of former NFL linebacker, Marvin Jones.
References
External links Washington Commanders profile Florida State Seminoles profile Georgia Bulldogs profile Oklahoma Sooners profile