| Marvin Jones | |
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| Position(s): Linebacker |
Jersey #: N/A |
| Date of birth: June 18 1972 | |
Place of birth:  Miami, FL |
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| Career information | |
| NFL Draft: 1993 / Round: 1/ Pick 4 | |
| College: Florida State | |
| Teams | |
| 1993-2003 | New York Jets |
| Stats at CBS.com | |
Marvin Maurice Jones (born June 28, 1972) is a former NFL American football player for the New York Jets. Jones played middle linebacker for the Jets from 1993-2003 and recorded a career high 135 tackles in 2000. Jones was drafted in the first round with the 4th overall pick out of FSU in 1993. Jones signed a one-day contract along with Mo Lewis with the Jets to retire following the 2004 season.
Nicknamed "Shade Tree" Jones was named a first team All-Pro in 2000.[1] In that same year his alma mater Florida State inducted him into their Hall of Fame.[2] Jones finished his career with 1200 tackles, the third highest total in Jets history.[3]. Jones also finished his career with 9 sacks, 5 interceptions for 42 yards, 31 pass deflections, 10 forced fumbles, and 8 fumble recoveries in 142 games.
| Preceded by Erick Anderson |
Butkus Award Winner 1992 |
Succeeded by Trev Alberts |
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