Jacoby Jones

Jacoby Jones (born July 18, 2001) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). Jones played college football for the Northwest Mississippi Rangers, Ohio Bobcats and UCF Knights. He signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2025.

Early life Jones was born on July 18, 2001, and grew up in Tunica, Mississippi. He attended Rosa Fort High School where he played football as a wide receiver, posting 57 catches for 1,030 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior, being named the regional offensive MVP and second-team all-state. A two-star recruit, he enrolled at Northwest Mississippi Community College after his graduation from high school.

College career Jones played for Northwest Mississippi from 2019 to 2021, posting 371 receiving yards and two scores in 2019, 192 yards and two touchdowns in 2020, and 366 yards and one touchdown in 2021. In his first season at Ohio, 2022, he was their second-leading receiver, posting 777 receiving yards and six touchdowns.

Professional career

After going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft, Jones signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent. The Commanders signed Jones to their active roster on November 11. Jones made his professional debut in the first NFL International game in Madrid against the Miami Dolphins, where he recorded his first career reception for 25 yards. The Commanders waived Jones on November 18, and re-signed him to the practice squad two days later. On January 5, 2026, he signed a reserve/futures contract with the Commanders. On August 30, he was waived/injured and placed on injured reserve the next day after clearing waivers.