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Travis Jones (defensive lineman)

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Travis Jones
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Jones with the Baltimore Ravens in 2023
No. 98  Baltimore Ravens
PositionNose tackle
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1999-10-15) October 15, 1999 (age 26)
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight341 lb (155 kg)
Career information
High schoolWilbur Cross (New Haven)
CollegeUConn (2018–2021)
NFL draft2022 (3rd round, 76th overall pick)
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Total tackles149
Sacks8.5
Forced fumbles1
Fumble recoveries1
Pass deflections5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Travis Jones (born October 15, 1999) is an American professional football nose tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UConn Huskies and was selected by the Ravens in the 3rd round, 76th overall in the 2022 NFL draft.

Early life

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Jones attended Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven, Connecticut. He committed to the University of Connecticut to play college football.[1]

College career

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Jones played at UConn from 2018 to 2021.[2][3][4] He did not play in 2020, after Connecticut cancelled their season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5][6][7] He finished his college career with 134 tackles and 8.5 sacks.[8]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 4+38 in
(1.94 m)
325 lb
(147 kg)
34+14 in
(0.87 m)
10+14 in
(0.26 m)
6 ft 9+12 in
(2.07 m)
4.92 s1.76 s2.92 s4.58 s7.33 s28.5 in
(0.72 m)
9 ft 2 in
(2.79 m)
All values from NFL Combine[9][10][11]

Jones was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round, 76th overall, of the 2022 NFL draft.[12] He recorded his first sack in Week 6 against the New York Giants.[13]

After two years as a backup and rotational defensive tackle, Jones was named a full-time starter in 2024 and 2025.

On December 11, 2025, Jones agreed to a three-year, $40.5 million contract extension with the Ravens.[14]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsAvgLngTDPDFFFmbFRYdsTD
2022BAL 1532414101.01000.000100000
2023BAL 1703620161.54000.000200000
2024BAL 17154222201.04000.000000000
2025BAL 16164720275.09000.000210100
Career 653414976738.518000.000510100

Postseason

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsAvgLngTDPDFFFmbFRYdsTD
2022BAL 101010.00000.000000000
2023BAL 204130.00000.000100000
2024BAL 224130.00000.000000000
Career 529270.00000.000100000

References

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  1. Fuller, Jim (July 27, 2017). "Wilbur Cross lineman Travis Jones commits to play football at UConn". The Middletown Press. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  2. Fuller, Jim (August 4, 2019). "Maturing Travis Jones primed for a breakout sophomore season at UConn". New Haven Register. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  3. Amore, Dom (November 16, 2021). "UConn defensive tackle Travis Jones to represent Huskies football, chase NFL dreams in Senior Bowl". Courant.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  4. Keefe, Gavin (November 19, 2021). "Jones has been a bright spot for struggling UConn football program". The Day. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  5. Bonjour, Doug (August 2, 2021). "The UConn big man with a big goal: New Haven's Travis Jones expects to 'dominate'". CTInsider.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  6. "UConn junior Travis Jones may one day play in the NFL. The goal, for now, is simple: Play football, have fun". Courant.com. August 8, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  7. Anthony, Mike (February 25, 2021). "UConn's Travis Jones, short on words, high on work ethic and potential". CTPost.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  8. "Travis Jones College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  9. "Travis Jones Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  10. "Travis Jones, Connecticut, DT, 2022 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  11. "2022 NFL Combine: Weigh-ins, measurements, and testing results from Indianapolis". ProFootballNetwork.com. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
  12. Brown, Clifton (April 29, 2022). "Five Things to Know About Travis Jones". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  13. Cox, Dustin (October 18, 2022). "Ravens rookie report, Week 6: Travis Jones emerges". Baltimore Beatdown. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  14. Mink, Ryan. "Tyler Huntley Rises Up to Beat Bears … Again". baltimoreravens.com. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
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