Ronald Jones

Ronald Jones

25-Year-Old Running BackRB
Dallas Cowboys
2023 Fantasy Outlook
The Chiefs signed Jones to a one-year, mostly guaranteed contract in 2021, but by the time training camp arrived they lost interest and hitched their wagon to Isiah Pacheco, who they barely cared enough to draft in the first place (seventh round, 251st overall). Jones has played well enough in the NFL to contribute to some team, if only as a rushing specialist, and entering his sixth season he's not even a full year older than the second-year Malik Davis, his main competition for the backup role to Tony Pollard. Jones' career rushing output is at least decent -- 2,244 yards and 19 touchdowns on 505 carries (4.4 YPC) -- and Jones was a much better prospect than Davis. Rookie sixth-round pick Deuce Vaughn, meanwhile, doesn't figure to get many carries up the middle given that he's 5-5, 179. Jones has underachieved, but he has a nice opportunity here, especially since Pollard is an adept pass catcher who could use a rushing specialist to provide relief. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a one-year contract with the Cowboys in March of 2023.
Latches on with Dallas
RBDallas Cowboys
March 21, 2023
The Cowboys signed Jones to a one-year deal Tuesday, ESPN's Todd Archer reports.
ANALYSIS
Following four years in Tampa Bay, Jones spent last season with Kansas City, rushing just 17 times for 70 yards and one touchdown as a deep reserve who was inactive from Weeks 1-11 before getting some run in the team's Week 18 finale. Jones will compete for a job behind Tony Pollard this summer.
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How do Ronald Jones' 2022 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
5.9%
 
Positive Run %
94.1%
 
% Yds After Contact
52.9%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
2.2
 
Rushing TD %
5.9%
 
Touches Per Game
3.0
 
% Snaps w/Touch
47.4%
 
Air Yards Per Game
-0.2
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-0.03
 
% Team Air Yards
0.0%
 
% Team Targets
0.2%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-1.0 Yds
 
Catch Rate
100.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
23.0
 
% Targeted On Route
5.9%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.29
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Ronald Jones' measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"
 
Weight
208 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.65 sec
 
Vertical Jump
36.5 in
 
Hand Length
8.75 in
 
Arm Length
31.13 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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After a career campaign in 2020, it was widely assumed Jones would at least get a chance to win a bigger role with the Buccaneers last year. Instead, he got stuck on the bench behind Leonard Fournette, getting double-digit carries once in the first 15 weeks of the season. A Fournette hamstring injury opened the starting job for Jones in Week 16, but after a solid performance against the Panthers, he got hurt himself the following week and his Tampa Bay tenure ended with a whimper. Jones has shown during his time in the NFL that he can make a splash as a runner thanks to a blend of speed, elusiveness and burst, but he's also been plagued by drops and fumbles and seemed to fall in and out of favor with former Bucs coach Bruce Arians. It'll be a new look for Jones this season, joining a Chiefs backfield led by Clyde Edwards-Helaire, the 2020 first-round pick who has nearly as many missed games (10) as touchdowns (11) through two seasons. Jones' lack of receiving skill limits his upside, but he could prove more effective than Edwards-Helaire as a runner if he gets the chance. First, Jones will need to secure a role, competing with Jerick McKinnon and rookie Isiah Pacheco.
Jones' 2020 season was a roller coaster, but it ended with a ring so he probably has few complaints. He spent most of training camp expecting to be the starter, but then Leonard Fournette got scooped up after being waived by the Jaguars, and the 23-year-old suddenly found himself with real competition for snaps. Jones still had good stretches, including three consecutive 100-yard games Weeks 4-6 and a 192-yard display of dominance against the Panthers in Week 10, but he also had fewer than 50 total yards in five of his 14 regular-season games. Then, in the playoffs, Jones missed the wild card-round with a hip injury and worked behind a red-hot Fournette for the following three games. That doesn't necessarily mean Fournette will be the starter this year, but he's at least earned his shot to compete for the role this summer. Additionally, the Bucs signed Giovani Bernard as a potential passing-down specialist, and they still have 2020 third-round pick Ke'Shawn Vaughn hoping to earn some kind of role. Jones is probably the best pure runner of the bunch, but he's not especially good as a pass catcher or blocker, which has landed him in Bruce Arians' doghouse a few times the last couple years. While a full year in the top role could lead to a 1,000-yard rushing campaign with frequent TDs, Jones is also at risk of becoming a backup, be it in September or later in the year.
Free of the tyranny of Dirk Koetter's whims, Jones put together a solid second season that both highlighted his upside and made clear his limitations. Jones wasn't officially named the starter by new coach Bruce Arians until Week 10 last season, but he was productive when he got the touches, showing improved ability as a receiver and using his speed, burst and elusiveness to make defenses pay if they didn't wrap him up quickly. His broken tackle rate - one every 7.5 carries - ranked fifth among qualified rushers, and his 2.4 after-contact average was 13th. His blocking remained poor, however, and he was often replaced by Dare Ogunbowale on passing downs, a serious issue in an offense where it seemed like every down was a passing down. Jones stood atop the depth chart throughout training camp and never seemed to face real challenge from third-round pick Ke'Shawn Vaughn, but things got dicey in early September when the Bucs brought in Leonard Fournette. The Bucs figure to start the season utilizing a committee, one where Jones may or may not be the lead guy.
A second-round pick out of USC, Jones didn't get on the field until Week 4 of his rookie season and didn't get a carry after Week 13, as coach Dirk Koetter kept using Peyton Barber as his lead back even after a playoff spot was out of reach. Jones' final numbers were abysmal - not surprising given his inconsistent workload - but new coach Bruce Arians' offense might be just what he needs to unlock his potential, especially after the team gave him a vote of confidence by not adding competition in the draft. Jones showed tremendous speed, acceleration and elusiveness in college, and in a more dynamic scheme and playing for a coach willing to give him a chance, he could be headed for a breakout campaign. On the other hand, Arians likely plans to install a pass-first offense, and neither Jones nor Barber has shown much potential as a receiving weapon. It's anyone's guess how the snaps ultimately are divided in this backfield, with Andre Ellington potentially also in the mix.
The Buccaneers finally gave up on the idea that Doug Martin would be a consistent backfield weapon for them last year, and the front office wasted no time in finding his replacement, selecting Jones with the 38th overall pick in this year's draft. At 5-11, 205, Jones displayed breakaway speed throughout his college career at USC and likely would've done much better than his 4.65 40 time from the combine if he hadn't strained his hamstring while running (he improved to 4.48 at his pro day). Jones has a fluid, upright running style and doesn't take long to hit his top speed, displaying elusiveness in the open field and the ability to change directions on a dime. He wasn't used much as a receiver by the Trojans, but he's shown some natural ability in that area as well. Tampa has plenty of veteran options on the depth chart behind him, and concerns about his size could limit his touches out of the gate, but Jones figures to get every chance to prove he can be a difference-maker in the backfield.
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Minimal impact in 2022
RBKansas City Chiefs
March 10, 2023
Jones rushed 17 times for 70 yards and a touchdown and reeled in his lone target for another 22 yards over six games during the 2022 regular season.
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Paces KC in carries
RBKansas City Chiefs
January 7, 2023
Jones rushed the ball 10 times for 45 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 31-13 win over the Raiders.
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Not involved versus Bengals
RBKansas City Chiefs
December 6, 2022
Jones had zero carries during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Bengals.
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Joins backfield rotation
RBKansas City Chiefs
November 29, 2022
Jones compiled four rushes for 12 yards and caught his only target for 22 yards during Sunday's 26-10 win versus the Rams.
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Suits up Sunday
RBKansas City Chiefs
November 27, 2022
Jones is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.
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