| No. 23 | |
| Running back, fullback, kick returner | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: December 6, 1958 | |
| Place of birth: Vicksburg, Mississippi | |
| Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | Weight: 201 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Mississippi State University | |
| Debuted in 1980 for the Dallas Cowboys | |
| Last played in 1985 for the Dallas Cowboys | |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Rushing attempts | 84 |
| Rushing yards | 331 |
| Receptions | 42 |
| Receiving yards | 312 |
| Kickoff returns | 70 |
| Return yards | 1,440 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Stats at pro-football-reference.com | |
| Stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
James Jones, Jr. is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back and kick returner in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons in the 1980s. Jones played college football for Mississippi State University, and thereafter, he played professionally for the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL.