Emory Jones

Emory Jones (born April 29, 2000) is an American professional football quarterback. He had previously signed with the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent prior to the 2024 season. He played college football for the Florida Gators, the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Cincinnati Bearcats.

Early life Jones grew up in LaGrange, Georgia, and attended Heard County High School. As a senior, he completed 61 of 103 passes for 1,197 yards and 10 touchdowns while also rushing for 494 yards and six touchdowns.

Jones was rated a four star recruit and initially committed to play college football at Ohio State over offers from Clemson and Tennessee. He decommitted from Ohio State and instead signed to play at the University of Florida.

College career Florida Jones played in four games before redshirting his true freshman season, completing 12 of 16 pass attempts for 125 yards and two touchdowns. As a redshirt freshman, he completed 25 of 38 pass attempts for 267 yards and three touchdowns and also rushed 42 times for 256 yards and four touchdowns. He continued to be used in package plays while also serving as the backup to starter Kyle Trask.

Jones was the Gators' starting quarterback to start their 2021 season. On March 18, 2022, Jones confirmed to his coaches that he would be entering the transfer portal.

Arizona State On May 5, 2022, Jones transferred to Arizona State. He was the Sun Devils' starting quarterback for the first seven games of the 2022 season before being replaced by Trenton Bourguet.

Cincinnati On December 12, 2022, Jones entered the transfer portal again. Nine days later he committed to Cincinnati under new Head Coach Scott Satterfield.

Jones threw five touchdown passes in his first appearance for the Bearcats, leading Cincinnati to a victory over Eastern Kentucky. He started twelve games during the 2023 season, throwing for 2,219 yards and 18 touchdowns.

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Professional career

Baltimore Ravens On May 6, 2024, Jones signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. He was released by the Ravens on August 27.

DC Defenders On November 13, 2024, Jones signed with the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).

Atlanta Falcons On December 26, 2024, Jones was signed to the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with Atlanta on January 6, 2025. Jones was released by the Falcons on August 18 after suffering a concussion in a preseason game and reverted to injured reserve the following day. He was released on February 17, 2026.