Marvin Jones (American football)

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Marvin Jones
Date of birth:	June 18, 1972 (1972-06-18) (age 35)
Place of birth:	Miami, FL
Career information
Position(s):	Linebacker
College:	Florida State
NFL Draft:	1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4
Organizations
As player:
1993-2003	New York Jets
Stats at CBS.com

Marvin Maurice Jones (born June 28, 1972) is a former American football player for the New York Jets in the National Football League. Jones played middle linebacker for the Jets from 1993-2003 and recorded a career high 135 tackles in 2000. Jones was drafted in the first round with the 4th overall pick out of FSU in the 1993 NFL Draft. Jones signed a one-day contract along with Mo Lewis with the Jets to retire following the 2004 season.

Nicknamed "Shade Tree" Jones was named a first team All-Pro in 2000.[1] In that same year his alma mater Florida State inducted him into their Hall of Fame.[2] Jones finished his career with 1200 tackles, the third highest total in Jets history.[3]. Jones also finished his career with 9 sacks, 5 interceptions for 42 yards, 31 pass deflections, 10 forced fumbles, and 8 fumble recoveries in 142 games.

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