Austin Jones

Austin Jones (born February 7, 2001) is an American professional football running back. He played college football for the Stanford Cardinal and USC Trojans and signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2024.

Early life Jones was born on February 7, 2001, in Antioch, California. He attended Bishop O'Dowd High School, where he rushed for 1,560 yards and 23 touchdowns as a junior Coming out of high school, Jones was rated as a four-star recruit; he committed to play college football for the Stanford Cardinal. In 2020, he tallied 126 carries for 550 yards and nine touchdowns as he started all six games for Stanford. In 2021, Jones carried the ball 107 times for 378 yards and two touchdowns.

During his time at Stanford, Jones recorded 278 carries for 1,155 yards and 12 touchdowns and hauled in 67 passes for 531 yards and a touchdown.

USC Jones transferred to play for the USC Trojans. In week 12, Jones rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns, while also hauling in four receptions for 57 yards. In the 2022 regular season finale, Jones rushed 25 times for 154 yards in a win over Notre Dame. During the 2022 season, Jones rushed 135 times for 705 yards and five touchdowns, while also totaling 25 receptions for 267 yards and a touchdown. In the 2023 season, Jones rushed 85 times for 477 yards and seven touchdowns. After the 2023 season, Jones declared for the 2024 NFL draft.

Professional career

Jones signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2024, and was released on August 27.

Coaching career In 2025, Austin Jones was hired by Lakeside High School (Lake Elsinore, CA) to coach their football team.