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Jacoby Jones Biography

Birth Place:
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Profession
Football Player

Fast Facts

  • Originally went to Southeastern Louisiana University on a track scholarship before transferring to Lane College after one year to play football
  • Drafted by the Houston Texans in the 2007 NFL Draft in the third round
  • Named to his first Pro Bowl in 2012
  • First player to score both a receiving and a return touchdown in a Super Bowl game, in Super Bowl XLVII in 2013
  • Broke the record for the longest kickoff return in a Super Bowl, in Super Bowl XLVII in 2013, with a 108-yard return
  • Appeared on season 16 of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with pro Karina Smirnoff

Relationships

  • Emily London-Jones -- Mother
  • Jacoby Jones Jr. -- Son