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12 Facts About Jimmie Jones

1.

Jimmie Jones played college football at the University of Miami.

2.

Jimmie Jones was a backup defensive end as a redshirt freshman.

3.

Jimmie Jones rotated with Kennedy and Russell Maryland, helping the team lead the nation in scoring defense and total defense.

4.

Jimmie Jones finished his college career winning two national championships, while recording 105 tackles, 68 assists and.

5.

Jimmie Jones ranked sixth among all interior lineman in the NFL in sacks and was voted to the All-rookie team.

6.

Jimmie Jones finished the season with 33 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks and 10 quarterback pressures.

7.

Jimmie Jones started in the third game against the Phoenix Cardinals.

8.

Jimmie Jones finished the season with 23 tackles, four sacks, 11 quarterback pressures and one forced fumble.

9.

Jimmie Jones was an effective pass rusher who got most of his playing time on passing downs, and was key backup in the best defense and best defensive line rotation in the NFL.

10.

Jimmie Jones played in 14 games and recorded five sacks.

11.

Jimmie Jones started 16 games at left defensive tackle and did not record a sack.

12.

Jimmie Jones posted 7 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 14 games, while coming in on passing downs, a role he played while in Dallas.