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WR JAMES JONES #89

6' 1" • 218 lbs. • San Jose State

Exp: 3rd NFL Season, 3rd Packers Season
Age: 25
Acquired: Draft 2007 (3a)
Current Status: Active Roster

2008 Bio:

Will look to bounce back in ’09 after seeing his production decline from his rookie campaign as he battled a knee injury throughout the season
Held the No. 3 receiver spot his entire rookie season in 2007, catching 47 passes for 676 yards and two TDs, including a 79-yarder on Monday Night Football at Denver, the longest TD catch by a Green Bay rookie since Max McGee’s 82-yarder in 1954
His first-year totals ranked fourth all-time among Green Bay rookies
Finished his career at San Jose State third all-time in receptions with 126
Moved around to different homeless shelters as a child before moving in with his grandmother in high school

Pro Summary

Talented and physical third-year wideout will look to bounce back in 2009 after a frustrating second season that saw him battle a knee injury throughout the year
Originally sprained his right knee in preseason game at Denver and struggled to stay healthy for any extended period for the remainder of the season
Did show flashes of his abilities down the stretch, catching half of his 20 receptions during the final four games of 2008, including a career high 132-yard receiving game at Jacksonville (Dec. 14), the third-highest yardage output total by a Green Bay receiver on the season
As a rookie in 2007, quickly earned No. 3 receiver job and held it the entire season
Posted one of the top pass-catching seasons in Green Bay annals for a rookie, with his 47 catches and 676 yards both ranking fourth in club history
Reception total trailed only Sterling Sharpe (55, 1988), Billy Howton (53, 1952) and RB Gerry Ellis (48, 1980) in team’s rookie record book, while yardage total trailed only Howton (1,231), James Lofton (818, 1978) and Sharpe (791)
His totals also ranked third, respectively, among all 2007 NFL rookies behind Kansas City’s Dwayne Bowe (70-995) and Detroit’s Calvin Johnson (48-756)
Also caught two TD passes, including a 79-yarder on Monday Night Football in Denver (Oct. 29), the longest TD catch by a Green Bay rookie in 53 years (Max McGee, 82 yards, 1954)
Sure-handedness and run-after-the-catch ability drew attention in college at San Jose State, where he played 44 games (21 starts) and caught 126 passes for 1,496 yards (11.2 avg.) and 12 touchdowns
Ranks third in school history in receptions and 11th in yards
Posted one of the best receiving seasons in school history as a senior in 2006, catching 70 passes for 893 yards and 10 TDs
Voiced on draft day how excited he was to be selected, having come from very humble beginnings
At times he and his mother moved around to different homeless shelters, at times going to bed hungry and getting by however they could
In high school, in order to help his mother get back on her feet, moved in with his paternal grandmother, who forced him to take special education classes during his early high school years to keep up academically
Was a three-sport star at Gunderson H.S. (San Jose) who played quarterback on the football team, an early sign of the various ways his athletic talents would be utilized on his hometown college football squad

2008 Season

Played in 10 games with two starts, and ranked sixth on the team with 20 receptions for 274 yards (13.7 avg.) and a touchdown
One of only three players, along with Greg Jennings and Donald Driver, to post a 100-yard receiving game on the season
Inactive for games vs. Minnesota (Sept. 8), at Tampa Bay (Sept. 28), at Seattle (Oct. 12), vs. Indianapolis (Oct. 19) and at New Orleans (Nov. 24) with sprained right knee originally suffered in preseason game at Denver (Aug. 22)
Also was inactive at Tennessee (Nov. 2)
At Detroit (Sept. 14): Made season debut as he started and finished with four receptions for 29 yards. Caught a 9-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers in the first quarter to put the Packers up 7-0
Vs. Dallas (Sept. 21): Started, but left the game on first series after re-injuring knee. Returned in second quarter, but played sparingly
Vs. Atlanta (Oct. 5): Returned from knee injury and caught one pass for 9 yards
At Minnesota (Nov. 9): Saw first action in over a month and caught a pass for 5 yards
Vs. Chicago (Nov. 16): Caught two passes for 26 yards, including an 18-yarder in the second quarter. Bruised his knee on the play and left the game, but returned in the second half
At Jacksonville (Dec. 14): Caught four passes for a career-high 132 yards, the third-highest yardage output by a Packers receiver on the season, including receptions of 46, 40 and 34 yards. On the 40-yard grab in the second quarter, made a juggling catch on the sideline and absorbed a big hit from Jaguars S Reggie Nelson at the Jacksonville 10
At Chicago (Dec. 22): Had two receptions for 27 yards, including an 18-yard grab over the middle on a third down in the second quarter. Banged his knee on a 9-yard grab late in the fourth quarter and did not return
Vs. Detroit (Dec. 28): Caught two passes for 14 yards, with both receptions going for first downs

2007 Season

Played in all 16 games with nine starts, and played in both playoff contests
Started the first two games of the season as the second receiver, then played as No. 3 for the next 12 games, after Jennings (hamstring) returned to the lineup; started vs. Minnesota (Nov. 11), with the team opening in a three-receiver set, again at Dallas (Nov. 29) in the team’s four-receiver formation, and once again at St. Louis (Dec. 16) with the team beginning five-wide
Started vs. Detroit (Dec. 30), with both Driver and Jennings inactive
Finished fourth on the team with 47 catches for 676 yards — both totals good for third in the league among rookies, behind Kansas City’s Bowe (70-995) and Detroit’s Johnson (48-756) — and two touchdowns
Reception and yardage totals also rank fourth in club history for a rookie
Finished the preseason tied for first in the NFL with 21 receptions and his 233 receiving yards ranked third, with two TDs
Vs. Philadelphia (Sept. 9): In his first NFL game, started as the No. 2 receiver and caught four passes for 29 yards, including two 8-yard grabs on back-to-back plays
At New York Giants (Sept. 16): Started and caught four passes for 75 yards. In the second quarter, beat CB Corey Webster down the left sideline and caught a pass for a game-long 46 yards
Vs. San Diego (Sept. 23): Caught a season-high six passes for 79 yards, serving as the No. 3 receiver with the return of Jennings. Posted receptions of 22 and 26 yards in the first quarter
At Minnesota (Sept. 30): With the offense opening with a three-receiver set, started and caught his first career touchdown, beating CB Marcus McCauley down the right sideline for a 33-yard score in the fourth quarter; the TD gave Green Bay a 23-9 lead in the eventual 23-16 victory; the pass marked Brett Favre’s 422nd touchdown toss
At Denver (Oct. 29): Posted his first career 100-yard game and earned ‘Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Week’ honors after catching three passes for 107 yards, including a career-long 79-yard TD. In the first quarter, on the first play of the Packers’ second drive, caught a long pass down the right sideline and cut back across the field on his way to the 79-yard score. It marked the longest TD catch by a Packers rookie since 1954, when McGee caught an 82-yarder
Vs. Seattle (Jan. 12): Caught three passes for 42 yards in Divisional playoff. In the first quarter, caught a 31-yard pass on third-and-6, the Packers’ longest reception of the game. In the second quarter, caught an 8-yard pass on third-and-6 on a series that would finish with a 3-yard Ryan Grant TD to give Green Bay a 28-17 lead
2007 Draft: Selected with the first of Green Bay’s two third-round picks, the 78th overall selection and the 14th receiver drafted
Became the fifth player drafted by the Packers from San Jose State and the first since 1974, when linebacker Emanuel Armstrong was chosen in the 13th round
Highest draft selection out of San Jose State since tight end Sean Brewer in 2001 (Cincinnati, 66th overall)

College

In 44 games at San Jose State, started 21 and caught 126 passes for 1,496 yards (11.2 avg.) and 12 touchdowns
Also ran the ball 24 times for 126 yards (5.3 avg.) with one score and completed 3 of 7 passes for 58 yards and a touchdown
On special teams, returned 42 punts for 307 yards (7.3 avg.) and made nine tackles (six solo)
His 126 career catches stand third in school history behind Guy Liggins (149, 1986-87) and Tim Kearse (142, 1980-82), and his 1,496 yards receiving rank 11th in school annals
Senior season (2006): Named second-team All-Western Athletic Conference and team MVP with a career-high 70 receptions for 893 yards (12.8 avg.) and 10 touchdowns, including four 100-yard games
Played in 13 games with 12 starts at split end
Reception total ranked 27th in the nation
His 70 catches were the fourth-highest total in school history, and his 10 TDs were the third-best mark
Led the team with an average of 83.85 all-purpose yards per game and was involved in seven plays of 40-plus yards
Started season off strong at Washington (Sept. 2), catching nine passes for 130 yards and a school-record tying three touchdowns
Caught seven passes for 82 yards vs. Stanford (Sept. 9), and had a 42-yard TD run midway through the third quarter of 35-34 victory that was ESPN’s “Play of the Day”
Had eight receptions for a career-high 134 yards and a score vs. Utah State (Oct. 14)
Junior season (2005): Played in 11 games, starting three at split end
Ranked second on the team with 30 receptions for 278 yards (9.3 avg.) and a touchdown
Picked up 48 yards on eight carries (6.0 avg.) and 106 yards on 20 punt returns (5.3 avg.)
Sophomore season (2004): Started six of 11 games, ranking second on the team with 25 receptions for 317 yards (12.7 avg.) and a TD
Served as the team’s primary punt returner for the first half of the season, with 11 punt returns for 80 yards (7.3 avg.)
Snared career-long 67-yard TD pass vs. Morgan State (Sept. 18) in his first 100-yard game (four catches, 102 yards)
Freshman season (2003): Saw limited action in nine games, with one reception for 8 yards at Florida (Aug. 30)
Played special teams and was a reserve long snapper, recording three tackles

Personal

Given name James Deandre Jones
Nicknamed ‘Dingo’, a moniker given to him by his college teammates in reference to the muscular professional wrestler the Dingo Warrior, when during his first college weight room workout he bench-pressed 225 pounds an impressive 16 times
Born in San Jose, Calif.
Married to Tamika
Faced some tough times growing up, as he and his mother moved around to different homeless shelters at times; eventually moved in with his paternal grandmother during high school to help his mother get back on her feet
High school: Played quarterback, wide receiver and free safety at Gunderson High in San Jose
Was his conference’s MVP as a senior and a first-team All-Central Coast Section pick when he passed for 18 touchdowns and ran for 11 more, leading his team to a conference championship
Played in the 2002 Santa Clara County North-South All-Star Game
Also lettered in basketball and track
As a junior, averaged 18.2 points per game as a point guard to lead his team to a conference title and the third round of the playoffs
Upped his scoring average to 22 ppg as a senior
Registered a personal best of 6-8 in the high jump, good for third in the state meet as a senior
Community involvement: His humble beginnings influenced him to become actively involved in community events during his time in Green Bay
Received the ‘Nice Guy Award’ in 2008 at the annual Doug Jirschele Sports Awards Banquet in Clintonville, Wis.
Spoke to students at Fort Howard Elementary School on standing up to peer pressure
In his first season, assisted with a skills camp for kids at the Boys and Girls Club, helped to refurbish the Green Bay West H.S. football field as part of the Home Depot Neighborhood MVP Program, and helped with improvements at Golden House, a local domestic abuse shelter, as part of the local United Way’s NFL Hometown Huddle
Has participated in events to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Donald Driver Foundation
Has been a summertime volunteer coach for kids at football camps in Seattle, Wash., Portland, Ore., and St. Mary’s, Calif.
Hobbies/interests: Enjoys playing basketball
Residence: San Jose, Calif.

Player Stats

			Receiving					Rushing
Year	GP	GS	No	Yds	Avg	Lg	TD	Att	Yds	Avg	Lg	TD
2007 Green Bay	16	9	47	676	14.4	79t	2	0	0	0.0	0	0
2008 Green Bay	10	2	20	274	13.7	46	1	0	0	0.0	0	0
NFL totals (two years)	26	11	67	950	14.2	79t	3	0	0	0.0	0	0

Playoffs
			Receiving					Rushing
Year	GP	GS	No	Yds	Avg	Lg	TD	Att	Yds	Avg	Lg	TD
2007 Green Bay	2	0	3	42	14.0	31	0	0	0	0.0	0	0

Additional statistics: Miscellaneous tackles - 1 in 2007; NFL total: 1. Fumbles-Lost - 3-2 in 2007.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS
Receiving
Receptions: 6, vs. SD (9/23/07)
Yards: 132, at Jax. (12/14/08)
Long: 79t, at Den. (10/29/07)
Touchdowns: 1, three times (last time: at Det., 9/14/08)

NFL debut/first start: vs. Philadelphia, 9/9/07
First touchdown: at Minnesota, 9/30/07

CAREER TRANSACTIONS
2007: Selected by Green Bay Packers as first of two third-round choices (78th overall) in '07 NFL Draft, April 28...Signed first contract, July 31.

CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRATION: After 2010

ELIAS Game By Game Packers Stats
Game Date	Opp	Receiving				Sacks
Game Date	Opp	No	Yds	Avg	TD	Sacks
Sep 9, 2007	PHI	4	29	7.3	0	0
Sep 16, 2007	@NYG	4	75	18.8	0	0
Sep 23, 2007	SD	6	79	13.2	0	0
Sep 30, 2007	@MIN	4	49	12.3	1	0
Oct 7, 2007	CHI	5	61	12.2	0	0
Oct 14, 2007	WAS	0	0	0.00	0	0
Oct 29, 2007	@DEN	3	107	35.7	1	0
Nov 4, 2007	@KC	3	32	10.7	0	0
Nov 11, 2007	MIN	3	62	20.7	0	0
Nov 18, 2007	CAR	3	25	8.3	0	0
Nov 22, 2007	@DET	5	75	15.0	0	0
Nov 29, 2007	@DAL	3	39	13.0	0	0
Dec 9, 2007	OAK	0	0	0.0	0	0
Dec 16, 2007	@STL	2	29	14.5	0	0
Dec 23, 2007	@CHI	0	0	0.00	0	0
Dec 30, 2007	DET	2	14	7.0	0	0
2007 Totals		47	676	14.4	2	0
Sep 8, 2008	MIN	0	0	0.0	0	0
Sep 14, 2008	@DET	4	29	7.3	1	0
Sep 21, 2008	DAL	0	0	0.00	0	0
Sep 28, 2008	@TB	0	0	0.0	0	0
Oct 5, 2008	ATL	1	9	9.0	0	0
Oct 12, 2008	@SEA	0	0	0.0	0	0
Oct 19, 2008	IND	0	0	0.0	0	0
Nov 2, 2008	@TEN	0	0	0.0	0	0
Nov 9, 2008	@MIN	1	5	5.0	0	0
Nov 16, 2008	CHI	2	26	13.0	0	0
Nov 24, 2008	@NO	0	0	0.0	0	0
Nov 30, 2008	CAR	2	12	6.0	0	0
Dec 7, 2008	HOU	2	20	10.0	0	0
Dec 14, 2008	@JAC	4	132	33.0	0	0
Dec 22, 2008	@CHI	2	27	13.5	0	0
Dec 28, 2008	DET	2	14	7.0	0	0
2008 Totals		20	274	13.7	1	0
Sep 13, 2009	CHI	0	0	0.00	0	0
Sep 20, 2009	CIN	2	24	12.0	0	0
Sep 27, 2009	@STL	0	0	0.00	0	0
Oct 5, 2009	@MIN	1	34	34.0	0	0
Oct 18, 2009	DET	2	55	27.5	1	0
Oct 25, 2009	@CLE	1	5	5.0	1	0
Nov 1, 2009	MIN	1	42	42.0	0	0
Nov 8, 2009	@TB	4	103	25.8	1	0
Nov 15, 2009	DAL	3	17	5.7	0	0
2009 Totals		14	280	20.0	3	0
Packers Totals		81	1230	15.2	6	0

Statistics provided by Elias Sports Bureau