Maurice Jones Biography
Maurice Jones also known as “MJD”, is an eminent American retired football running back. After his retirement from his playing career, Jones entered the broadcasting industry serving for NFL Now among other shows on NFL Network as a football color analyst.
Apart from that, He serves for CBS Sports’ UK networks Monday Night studio show as a host. At the same time, Maurice serves for the Los Angeles Rams as the color analyst.
During his playing career, Jones played for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Maurice also played college football for the UCLA Bruins where he won unanimous All-American honors.
Maurice Jones Age
Maurice was born in Oakland, California, United States of America, on March 23, 1985. He is 36 years old.
Maurice Jones Height
Jones stands at a moderate height of 5 ft 7 in ( Approx 1.7m).
Maurice Jones Education
He attended and received his high school diploma from De La Salle High School based in Concord, California. The school owns the longest winning streak at 151 games in high school football history.
Later, Maurine joined the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) under a football scholarship. While there, he played from 2003 to 2005 for the Bruins under head coach Karl Dorrell.
Maurice Jones Family
Maurice was born in Oakland, California, United States of America to his parents Sidney Gayles and Andrea Jones-Drew. Jones belongs to the African-American ethnicity but holds American nationality. His maternal grandparents called Maurice and Christina Jones raised him in Antioch.
Maurice Jones Wife
He is married to a beautiful lady by the name of Ashley Jones-Drew. The duo was hitched in 2012. Together, they share three children named Alayah, Maurice II, and Madden. T. J. Ward, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety is Maurice’s cousin.
Maurice Jones Salary
Maurice earns an annual salary of $67,385 per year. This is according to Los Angeles Ram’s anchors’ and reporters’ salaries.
Maurice Jones Net Worth
Jones has an approximate net worth of $1 million – $5 million U. S dollars.
Maurice Jones Career
After his retirement from his playing career, Jones entered the broadcasting industry serving for NFL Now among other shows on NFL Network as a football color analyst.
Apart from that, He serves for CBS Sports’ UK networks Monday Night studio show as a host. At the same time, Maurice serves for the Los Angeles Rams as the color analyst.
He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars, 60th overall, in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft and was named to the Pro Bowl three times. Also, He led the NFL in rushing yards in 2011.
During his first eight seasons, Jones played with the Jaguars, through 2013. Also, Maurice played for the Oakland Raiders in his final season in 2014.
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