John (J.J.) Jones
QB
| Height: | 6'1" |
| Weight: | 180 lbs |
| Age: | 56 |
| Years With Jets: | 1975 |
| College: | Fisk |
PRO: Extremely promising young quarterback prospect according to Jet coaches ... spent training camp with the Jets before suffering a back injury late in the pre-season ... wound up on the injured reserve list for recuperation and was not active at all during the season ... already has a strong knowledge of pro defenses and was able to help the coaching staff with its film studies during the season ... extremely intelligent quarterback ... has a strong arm ... started the pre-season opener against Denver and threw two TOPs to David Knight ... threw for four TOPs in his 3 pre-season games ... signed as a free agent on July 10,1974 after a tryout day held by the Jets.
PERSONAL: Married Phyliss Elliott (10-7-72) ... daughter, Kyna Meshell (4-7-73) ... has degree in political science and economics ... nicknamed "J.J." ...
Hometown: Memphis, Tenn.
From 1975 Jets yearbook.
