Chandler Jones

New England Patriots 21st pick

DE ·

Syracuse · 2014–2014

154

Games

352

Solo Tackles

112

Sacks

Interceptions

Chandler Jones is a former defensive end out of Syracuse, selected by the New England Patriots with the 21st overall pick (round 1) in the 2012 NFL Draft. He played 154 regular-season games from 2012 to 2022, with the New England Patriots, Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders. He was named to 4 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2012

Round

Round 1

Pick

21st overall

Team

New England Patriots

Position

College

Syracuse

Chandler Jones Career Stats

4× Pro Bowl selection, 2× first-team All-Pro.
Primary starter for 10 seasons.
Ranks 1st in the 2012 draft class in sacks (112).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2012	NE	13	23	21	8	6	12	0	4	3
2013	NE	16	38	39	14	11.5	23	0	0	1
2014	NE	9	27	13	5	6	11	0	2	2
2015	NE	15	26	13	11	12.5	18	1	2	4
2016	ARI	16	38	11	15	11	21	0	3	4
2017	ARI	16	50	7	27	17	33	0	3	2
2018	ARI	16	36	11	12	13	18	0	4	3
2019	ARI	16	37	11	10	19	26	0	5	8
2020	ARI	5	4	6	1	1	7	0	0	0
2021	ARI	15	28	10	11	10.5	26	0	4	6
2022	LV	15	19	17	3	4.5	15	0	3	1
Career		152	326	159	117	112	210	1	30	34

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-5

Weight

266 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.77s

Bench Press

22 reps

Vertical Jump

35"

Broad Jump

120"

3-Cone Drill

7.07s

Shuttle

4.38s

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