James Jones (wide receiver)

James Deandre Jones (born March 31, 1984) is an American football wide receiver with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Packers in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at San Jose State University.

Early years

Jones and his mother lived in various homeless shelters until they moved in with Jones' paternal grandmother when Jones began high school. At Gunderson High School in San Jose, California, Jones played basketball, track, and football. During his senior year, Jones was his team's most valuable player as a quarterback.

College career

After three years at San Jose State, Jones had a breakthrough 2006 senior season, where he caught 70 passes, good for 893 yards and 10 TDs. Jones capped off his senior season by catching six passes (106 yards), two for touchdowns, en route to being named the offensive MVP of the inaugural New Mexico Bowl. His accomplishments his senior year earned him second team All-WAC honors along with an invite to the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Jones came to Green Bay. Jones tied the NFL combine record for bench presses by a wide receiver...
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