Daniel Jones (American football)
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| No. 17 – Indianapolis Colts | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Born: | May 27, 1997 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Charlotte Latin School | ||||||||||||||||||
| College: | Duke (2015–2018) | ||||||||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2019: 1st round, 6th pick | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Daniel Stephen Jones III (born May 27, 1997), nicknamed "Danny Dimes", is an American professional football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Duke Blue Devils and was selected sixth overall by the New York Giants in the 2019 NFL draft.
In 2022, Jones' fourth season, the Giants made their first playoffs since 2016 and won their first postseason game since 2011. In the following offseason, he signed a 4-year, $160 million extension with the team. Jones was benched midway through the 2024 season and was subsequently released after six seasons with the Giants.