Josh Jones (offensive lineman)
Joshua Jones is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He played college football for the Houston Cougars and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft.
Early life
Jones grew up in Richmond, Texas and attended George Bush High School, where he played basketball and football. He was named second-team All-District 23-5A as a sophomore and to the first-team in his junior and senior seasons. Rated a three-star recruit, Jones originally committed to play college football at Oklahoma State going into his senior year. Jones de-committed from the school several days before National Signing Day and then announced his decision to attend Houston.
Jones redshirted his true freshman season. Jones started all 13 of the Cougars's games as a redshirt freshman and ten the following season, missing two games due to a knee injury. He started all 13 of Houston's contests again as a redshirt junior. As a redshirt senior, Jones started nine games at left tackle and was named second-team All-American Athletic Conference. Following the end of the season, Jones was invited to play in the 2020 Senior Bowl.
Professional career
Arizona Cardinals
Jones was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round with the 72nd overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft.
On August 24, 2023, Jones was traded, along with a 2024 seventh-round pick, to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2024 fifth-round pick.
Baltimore Ravens
On March 21, 2024, Jones signed with the Baltimore Ravens.
Seattle Seahawks
On March 13, 2025, Jones signed with the Seattle Seahawks on a one-year, $4.75 million contract. He had his first start since the 2023 season, when he was with the Houston Texans, in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams