Truman Jones

Truman Lamar Jones (born May 13, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). After four seasons of college football with the Harvard Crimson, Jones went undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft.

Early life Jones grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the son of Archie L. Jones, Jr., an investor and lecturer at Harvard Business School, from which he graduated in 1998. Jones has two brothers. He attended The Westminster Schools for high school, where he was a three-year starter and captain of both the football and the lacrosse teams.

College career In 2018, Jones began his collegiate career as a defensive end with the Harvard Crimson, seeing three games as a true freshman. In his new position, he recorded 23 total tackles and ranked second in the Ivy League for sacks with 6.5. Jones did not play in 2020, as Ivy League competition halted amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, Jones suited up in all 10 games for the Crimson, registering 25 tackles.

In 2022 as captain, he put up a career high of 40 tackles, with six sacks, three blocked kicks, and a forced fumble. and was awarded the Bulger Lowe Award, given to the best defensive player in New England. The Bulger Lowe, named after former NFL player Bulger Lowe, is the nation's second-oldest award in college football, after only the Heisman Trophy.

In December 2022, Jones graduated from Harvard with a degree in biomedical engineering with a plan to attend medical school after his playing career.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs Shortly after his graduation, Jones declared for the 2023 NFL draft but went undrafted after being projected a 6th-7th round pick. After the conclusion of the draft, he was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs to a three-year, $2.7 million contact. He was waived on August 27, 2024. He was resigned to the practice squad the next day. Jones was later released from the practice squad on November 26.

New England Patriots Jones signed to the practice squad of the New England Patriots on December 3, 2024.

On August 26, 2025, Jones was released by the Patriots as part of final roster cuts. He joined the practice squad the next day. He was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for their Week 6 matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

Tennessee Titans On October 27, 2025, the Tennessee Titans signed Jones to their 53-man roster.