Daniel Jones (American football)
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| No. 17 – Indianapolis Colts | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Quarterback | ||||||||||||||||||
| Roster status | Active | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | May 27, 1997 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| High school | Charlotte Latin School | ||||||||||||||||||
| College | Duke (2015–2018) | ||||||||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2019: 1st round, 6th overall pick | ||||||||||||||||||
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Daniel Stephen Jones III (born May 27, 1997), nicknamed "Danny Dimes" and "Indiana Jones", 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 playoff appearance since 2016 and won their first playoff game since 2011. 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 nearly six seasons with the Giants. He then joined the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, where he spent the rest of the season as a backup. Following the season, Jones signed a one-year deal with the Colts, where he beat out Anthony Richardson for the starting job.