Broderick Jones

Broderick Bernard Jones (born May 16, 2001) is an American football offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he was a two-time CFP national champion before being selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Broderick Jones
No. 77 – Pittsburgh Steelers
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2001-05-16) May 16, 2001
Lithonia, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:311 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:Lithonia (Stonecrest, Georgia)
College:Georgia (2020–2022)
NFL Draft:2023 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14
Career history
Roster status:Unsigned draft pick
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

High school career

Jones attended Lithonia High School in Lithonia, Georgia. He received his first athletic scholarship offer while he was a ninth grade high school student from Alabama.[1] As a senior, he was considered one of the best offensive lineman in the class of 2020 and was a part of the Under Armour All-American Game.[2] A five star recruit, Jones committed to play college football at the University of Georgia.[3]

College career

As a freshman in 2020, Jones was a redshirt player. In 2021, his production increased and he made four starts in relief for Jamaree Salyer, who was injured.[4] He was named to the 2021 SEC All-Freshman Team.[5]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 5+3⁄8 in
(1.97 m)		 311 lb
(141 kg)		 34+3⁄4 in
(0.88 m)		 10+5⁄8 in
(0.27 m)		4.97 s1.74 s2.82 s30.0 in
(0.76 m)		9 ft 0 in
(2.74 m)
All values from the NFL Combine[6][7]

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Jones with the 14th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.[8]

Personal life

Jones wears the number 77 in honor of former Georgia teammate Devin Willock, who died in a car crash in January 2023.[9]

References
  1. Towers, Chip. "It's all about loyalty for UGA 5-star signee Broderick Jones". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
  2. Weiszer, Marc. "Holding onto OT Jones more crucial after Georgia departures". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
  3. Legge, Dean. "Five-star OT Broderick Jones sticks with Georgia". Online Athens. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
  4. "With a push from Kirby Smart, Broderick Jones wants to be the best left tackle and leader for Georgia football". DawgNation. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
  5. "2021 SEC All-Freshman Team". secsports.com. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
  6. "Broderick Jones Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  7. "2023 NFL Draft Scout Broderick Jones College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  8. "Steelers select Broderick Jones in the first round". Steelers.com. April 27, 2023.
  9. "Steelers rookie to honor late Georgia teammate". ESPN.com. 2023-04-28. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
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