Byron Jones is an American football player who currently plays as a cornerback for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League (NFL). He was born on September 26, 1992, in New Britain, Connecticut, USA.
Jones played college football at the University of Connecticut, where he was a standout defensive back. He was drafted in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys and played for them for five seasons before signing with the Miami Dolphins as a free agent in 2020.
Jones is known for his exceptional athleticism and speed, as well as his ability to defend against opposing wide receivers. He has been named to the Pro Bowl twice in his career, in 2018 and 2019, and was also named Second-team All-Pro in 2018.
Career earnings
Byron Jones signed a five-year contract with the Miami Dolphins in 2020, worth $82.5 million, including $46 million guaranteed. This made him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history at the time of signing.
Prior to that, he played for the Dallas Cowboys from 2015 to 2019, earning a total of $10.2 million in salary and bonuses over those five seasons.
Therefore, Jones’ career earnings from the NFL as of 2021 would be approximately $92.7 million. However, it is important to note that these figures are based on public records and may not include all sources of income and financial arrangements.
Net worth
Byron Jones‘ net worth is estimated to be around $25 million.
Jones has earned significant income through his professional football career, particularly through his contracts with the Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins. In addition, he has also earned income through various endorsements and sponsorship deals.
College
Byron Jones attended the University of Connecticut for his college education, where he played college football for the UConn Huskies. Jones played as a cornerback and a safety during his time at UConn.
Jones had a successful college football career and was known for his exceptional athleticism and speed. He was also recognized for his academic achievements and was named to the All-Academic Team by the American Athletic Conference in his senior year.
After completing his college education, Jones was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
