Source of Wealth: NFLAge: 30Birth Place: Richland, Georgia, United StatesHeight: 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)Weight: 245 lb (111 kg)Marital Status: SingleFull Name: Jarvis JonesNationality: United StatesDate of Birth: October 13, 1989Ethnicity: African AmericanOccupation: NFL PlayerEducation: University of Georgia, University of Southern CaliforniaChildren: None
Jarvis Jones is a professional football player who is currently playing for the National Football League’s Pittsburgh Steelers as the team’s outside linebacker. Sometimes referred to as “Dawg Bones”, Jones was recognized as a two-time All American.
Jarvis Jones was born on October 13, 1989 in Richland, Georgia. Ranked by ESPN as the 59th best high school prospect, Jones has also played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He played college football at the University of Georgia. On April 25, 2013, he was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round (17th overall pick) of the 2013 NFL Draft.
In the past, Jones has been named Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press, as well as AFCA First Team All-American. He was also voted by sports fans The 2012 Premier Player of College Football. He was named to the first teams of the American Football Coaches Association, the Walter Camp Football Foundation, the Football Writers Association of America, and the ESPN.