Willie Jones

Professional career Jones was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the 17th round, with the 225th overall pick, of the 1961 NFL draft. He instead signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League but was later released.

Jones signed with the Indianapolis Warriors of the United Football League on August 29, 1961. He rushed 65 times for 299 yards and three touchdowns for the Warriors during the 1961 season.

Jones was signed by the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League on June 13, 1962. He was released on September 4 but re-signed on October 5, 1962. He played in ten games for the Bills during the 1962 season, rushing four times for 17 yards while also returning 14 kicks for 287 yards.

Jones returned to the Warriors in 1963, scoring three rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown. He re-signed with Indianapolis on August 3, 1964. He scored two rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown during the 1964 season.

Personal life Jones died on September 9, 2016, in Indianapolis, Indiana.