Nic Jones

Nicholas Jones (born October 15, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ball State Cardinals.

Early life and college Jones was born on October 15, 2001, and grew up in Detroit, Michigan. He is the third-youngest of four children. He attended Southfield High School and played two years of varsity football, being ranked a three-star recruit before committing to Ball State.

As a true freshman at Ball State, Jones totaled 18 tackles with four pass breakups while appearing in 12 games, two of which he started.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs Jones was selected in the seventh round (250th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. He made the team's final roster and saw his first playing time in their Week 4 win over the New York Jets. As a rookie, he appeared in nine regular season games and all four of the Chiefs' postseason games. Jones ended his rookie season as a Super Bowl champion when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.

Jones was waived by the Chiefs on August 28, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad.

New York Giants Jones signed with the New York Giants on February 14, 2025. He made 13 appearances for the Giants, recording one pass deflection and eight combined tackles. On December 13, Jones was placed on injured reserve after undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery.