Quarterback, New York Giants
Daniel Jones: Biography at a Glance
- Daniel Jones, known as "Danny Dimes" because of his accuracy, is an NFL quarterback for the New York Giants.
- He was drafted by the Giants in the first round with the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
- Jones led the Giants to the playoffs in 2023 and made NFL history by becoming the first player ever with 300+ passing yards, 2+ touchdown passes, and 70+ rushing yards in a playoff game.
- Jones, who walked on at Duke University after being barely recruited, became the starting quarterback in his sophomore season and led the Blue Devils to two bowl victories, winning MVP in both games.
- Known for his grit and determination, Jones offers inspiration to audiences and shares his story of going from unrecruited high school player to leading one of the most storied franchises in the NFL.
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Daniel Jones is an NFL quarterback for the New York Giants. Jones was drafted by the Giants in the first round with the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
Jones was the starting quarterback for Duke University for three seasons. In his junior and senior years he led the Blue Devils to two bowl victories winning MVP in both games. He graduated from Duke in December 2018 with a degree in economics.
Jones was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has three siblings all who are NCAA Division I athletes.
