The famous DaQuan Steven Jones is an American football defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League.
He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
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Wikipedia & Biography
Jones was rated the number one overall defensive tackle by some analysts coming into the 2013 season.
He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round (112th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. In Week 17 of the 2014 season, Jones, recorded his first career sack against the Colts, tacking on four tackles including a forced fumble.
Jones started in all 16 games in 2015 and 2016. He scored his first touchdown on January 1, 2017, after recovering a fumble in the end zone.
In 2017, Jones started the first 12 games before suffering torn biceps and was placed on injured reserve on December 4, 2017.
He finished the season with 31 tackles and a career-high 3.5 sacks. On March 14, 2018, Jones signed a three-year, $21 million contract extension with the Titans.
On September 29, 2020, Jones was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team. He was activated on October 11.
Age and birthday
DaQuan Steven Jones was born on December 27, 1991, his age is 30 years, DaQuan Steven was raised in Johnson City, New York, United States.
Height and weight
DaQuan stands at a height of 6 feet 4 inches and weight of 320 lbs.
High school & college
DaQuan Steven Jones attended Johnson City Senior High School, where he played football and basketball as well as threw the shot put.
Johnston City High School is a public high school located in Johnson City, New York, a village in Broome County adjacent to Binghamton.
It is operated by Johnson City Central School District. and his college was Penn State University.
The Pennsylvania State University is a public state-related land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania.
Founded in 1855 as the Farmers’ High School of Pennsylvania, Penn State became the state’s only land-grant university in 1863.
Draft & contract
According to Spotrac, Jones’ deal carries a low base salary in 2022, $1.75 million, fully guaranteed. However, $5.5M will go to him via signing bonus as well.
Then in the second year, Jones’ base salary jumps to $6.75M. Of that, $3.375M is guaranteed, bringing the total guaranteed figure to $10.625M.
Combined over the two seasons, Jones essentially has a two-year, $14M contract locked in. Here’s how the year-by-year salary cap figures look for Jones’ contract.
The potential savings for the Bills would come from taking the difference between the cap hit and dead cap hit, which is essentially non-existent on his deal:
- 2022: $3.58M ($10.6M dead cap)
- 2023: $8.56M ($7.041 M dead cap)
- 2024 void year cap hit: $1.8M
Jersey & Fantasy names
The famous DaQuan Steven Jones jersey number is 90. he does not have any fantasy names.
Salary
DaQuan Steven Jones’s salary deal carries a low base salary in 2022, $1.75 million.
Net worth
DaQuan’s net worth is approximately estimated around $25 million.
Instagram & Twitter
DaQuan Steven Jones’s official Twitter handle is @RiDQulous_98 and his Instagram handle is @dequanmjones.
War Ready #Yr9 pic.twitter.com/mjC6ykRxNQ
— DaQuan Jones (@RiDQulous_98) July 18, 2022
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