Xavier Jones

Xavier Jones is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League. He played college football for the SMU [Mustangs football|SMU Mustangs] and signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2020.

College career

Jones played college football at Southern Methodist University. He rushed 662 times for 3,436 yards and 45 touchdowns during his career.

Jones signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2020. He played in 13 games primarily on special teams as a rookie.
On August 31, 2021, Jones was waived/injured by the Rams and placed on injured reserve. Jones became a Super Bowl champion when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals] in Super Bowl LVI. On July 29, 2022, Jones was waived/injured by the Rams and placed on injured [reserve list|injured reserve]. He was waived off of injured reserve on September 6.
On November 28, 2025, Smith announced his retirement from professional football.