Broderick Jones

American football player (born 2001)

American football player

Broderick Jones

Jones in 2023

No. 77 – Pittsburgh Steelers

Position:

Offensive tackle

Personal information

Born:

(2001-05-16) May 16, 2001 (age 23)
Lithonia, Georgia, U.S.

Height:

6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)

Weight:

311 lb (141 kg)

Career information

High school:

Lithonia (Stonecrest, Georgia)

College:

Georgia (2020–2022)

NFL draft:

2023 / round: 1 / pick: 14

Career history

Pittsburgh Steelers (2023–present)

Roster status:

Active

Career highlights and awards

2× CFP national champion (2021, 2022)
First-team All-SEC (2022)

Career NFL statistics as of Week 2, 2024

Games played:	19
Games started:	12

Player stats at PFR

Broderick Bernard Jones (born May 16, 2001) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he was a two-time CFP national champion before being selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Early life

Jones attended Lithonia High School in Stonecrest, Georgia. He received his first athletic scholarship offer while he was a ninth grade high school student from Alabama.^[1] As a senior, he was considered one of the best offensive lineman in the class of 2020 and was a part of the Under Armour All-American Game.^[2] A five star recruit, Jones committed to play college football at the University of Georgia.^[3]

College career

As a freshman in 2020, Jones was a redshirt player. In 2021, his production increased and he made four starts in relief for Jamaree Salyer, who was injured.^[4] He was named to the 2021 SEC All-Freshman Team.^[5]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	Vertical jump	Broad jump
6 ft 5+3⁄8 in (1.97 m)	311 lb (141 kg)	34+3⁄4 in (0.88 m)	10+5⁄8 in (0.27 m)	4.97 s	1.74 s	2.82 s	30.0 in (0.76 m)	9 ft 0 in (2.74 m)
All values from the NFL Combine^[6]^[7]

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Jones in the first round with the 14th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.^[8] On October 8, 2023, Jones made his first career start against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5.^[9] In his first start, he was able to record 37 pass block reps against the Ravens defense, allowing no sacks and only allowed one pressure.^[10]

In Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans, Jones relieved Chukwuma Okorafor at right tackle. He remained the starter for the rest of the 2023 season.^[11] He finished the season starting in 11 games, playing in all 17. Jones made his first postseason appearance in the Steelers' 17-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills during the AFC Wild Card round.^[12]

Personal life

Jones wears the number 77 in honor of former Georgia teammate Devin Willock, who died in a car crash in January 2023.^[13]

References

^ Towers, Chip (February 5, 2020). "It's all about loyalty for UGA 5-star signee Broderick Jones". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
^ Weiszer, Marc (January 10, 2020). "Holding onto OT Jones more crucial after Georgia departures". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
^ Legge, Dean (February 5, 2020). "Five-star OT Broderick Jones sticks with Georgia". Online Athens. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
^ Riley, Connor (August 17, 2022). "With a push from Kirby Smart, Broderick Jones wants to be the best left tackle and leader for Georgia football". DawgNation. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
^ "2021 SEC All-Freshman Team". SEC Sports. December 10, 2021. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
^ "Broderick Jones Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Broderick Jones College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
^ Varley, Teresa (April 27, 2023). "Steelers select Broderick Jones in the first round". Steelers.com. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
^ DeFabo, Mike (October 4, 2023). "Steelers first-round pick Broderick Jones readies for first NFL start". The Athletic. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
^ Offutt, Ethan (October 11, 2023). "Broderick Jones Has Incredibly Impressive First Career NFL Start". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
^ Varley, Teresa (January 24, 2024). "Rookie Recap: Broderick Jones". Steelers.com. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
^ "Broderick Jones 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
^ Pryor, Brooke (April 28, 2023). "Steelers rookie to honor late Georgia teammate". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 28, 2023.