Elijah Jones

Elijah Jones, a professional NFL player, was born on January 8, 2000, in Harlem, NY. A cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals, Jones was drafted in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the 90th overall pick. He dons jersey number 28 and stands 74 inches tall, weighing 184 pounds. Jones sharpened his skills at Cardinal Hayes High School in New York before attending Boston College, where he played college football in the Atlantic Coast Conference. His college performance helped secure his entry into the NFL, making 2024 his rookie year. During the 2024 preseason, Jones appeared in three games, starting in one. His defensive contributions included six tackles and two tackles for loss, covering four yards. However, he incurred two penalties totaling 39 yards, resulting in two first downs for the opposition. Though he did not play in any regular season games in 2024, Jones's early career shows promise. His defensive skill set, characterized by his ability to tackle and disrupt plays, positions him as a potential asset to the Cardinals' secondary lineup. As a newcomer, he is in the early stages of his NFL journey, aiming to make a significant impact on the field.