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Howard Jones
Howard Jones is a former outside linebacker out of Shepherd who entered the NFL in 2014 as an undrafted free agent. He played 18 regular-season games from 2015 to 2017, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears.
Draft Details
Howard Jones Career Stats
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | TB | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | TB | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | CHI | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 18 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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
6-2
Weight
235 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.60s
Bench Press
21 reps
Vertical Jump
40.5"
Broad Jump
124"
3-Cone Drill
7.16s
Shuttle
4.41s
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| 1 | 10 |  DET |
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TE |  North Carolina |
| 1 | 11 |  TEN |
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OT |  Michigan |
| 1 | 12 |  NYG |
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