Felix Jones
Felix Jones Jr. (born May 8, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks, earning consensus All-American honors in 2007. He was selected by the Cowboys in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
This article is about the American footballer. For the rugby player, see Felix Jones (rugby union). For the fictional foster care social worker, see Fair City. For the English actor, see Felix Aylmer.No. 28, 23
May 8, 1987
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
215 lb (98 kg)
Booker T. Washington (Tulsa)
Arkansas (2005–2007)
2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22
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Early life[edit]
Jones was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma.[1] He attended Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa, where he was a standout in football and track.[2] As a junior, he sustained a broken ankle early in the season, but still managed to rack up 800 yards rushing and 20 touchdowns. He was named the Tulsa World Player of the Year following his senior season, after rushing for 2,282 yards and 48 touchdowns, leading his squad to a 13-1 record and a state runner-up finish.[3]
In track & field, Jones competed as a sprinter and jumper. He recorded a personal-best time of 10.87 seconds in the 100 meters, and was a member of the 4 × 100 m relay (43.30 s). In jumping events, he cleared 1.89 meters in high jump and 6.73 meters in the long jump.[4]
Regarded as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was ranked as the No. 19 athlete in the nation and the No. 4 overall player in the state of Oklahoma. He chose to attend Arkansas over scholarship offers from Tennessee, Oklahoma State and LSU.[5]
