NFL Records
83
Games
339
Solo Tackles
8.5
Sacks
10
Interceptions
Ernest Jones is a linebacker out of South Carolina, selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the 103rd overall pick (round 3) in the 2021 NFL Draft. He has played 83 regular-season games since 2021, with the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks.
Draft Details
Ernest Jones Career Stats
- Primary starter for 3 seasons.
- Ranks 2nd in the 2021 draft class in solo tackles (339).
- Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |  LA | 11 | 29 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | LA | 17 | 52 | 48 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | LA | 15 | 56 | 71 | 12 | 4.5 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 |  SEA | 16 | 58 | 61 | 4 | 0.5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | SEA | 15 | 58 | 66 | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| 2026 | SEA | 6 | 31 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Career | 80 | 284 | 299 | 27 | 9.5 | 16 | 10 | 26 | 2 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 18, 2026
Related Links
Los Angeles Rams 2021 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 57 | Tutu Atwell | WR | Louisville |
| 4 | 117 | Bobby Brown III | DT | Texas A&M |
| 4 | 130 | Robert Rochell | CB | Central Arkansas |
| 4 | 141 | Jacob Harris | WR | UCF |
| 5 | 174 | Earnest Brown IV | DE | Northwestern |
| 7 | 233 | Jake Funk | RB | Maryland |
| 7 | 249 | Ben Skowronek | WR | Notre Dame |
| 7 | 252 | Chris Garrett | LB | Concordia College St. Paul |