Ernest Jones

Ernest Jones

24-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Seattle Seahawks
2024 Fantasy Outlook
One of the more common refrains across sports is that growth isn't linear, but Jones defies that. He's increased both his snap count and tackle total in all three of his professional seasons. The Rams did plenty to bolster their defense through the draft, but none of the selections will affect Jones' role with the team. In addition to stopping the run, Jones expanded his role as a pass rusher significantly in 2023. After combining to record eight quarterback pressures in his first two seasons, he disrupted the passer 33 times last year. That leaves coverage as the only weakness in his profile, which does keep him off the field on the later downs. In turn, his ceiling is capped to a degree, but he can comfortably be projected for a ton of tackles and a handful of sacks once again. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $4.79 million contract with the Rams in July of 2021. Traded to the Titans in August of 2024. Traded to the Seahawks in October of 2024.
Tallies nine stops
LBSeattle Seahawks
November 4, 2024
Jones produced nine tackles (six solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 26-20 overtime loss to the Rams.
ANALYSIS
Jones tied with Tyrel Dodson for the team high in tackles versus his former team, who traded him to the Titans in August before the Titans traded him to Seattle in October. A 2021 third-round pick, Jones is an every-snap player for the Seahawks and should continue being a reliable fantasy option.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Seattle SeahawksSeahawks 2024 LB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

57298%
26598%
38867%
18869%
34459%
13349%
29150%
14453%
28449%
12446%
13723%
13751%
11820%
73%
427%
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356%
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285%
41%
203%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Ernest Jones' measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 2"
 
Weight
230 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.72 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.30 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.35 sec
 
Vertical Jump
38.5 in
 
Broad Jump
126 in
 
Bench Press
19 reps
 
Hand Length
10.38 in
 
Arm Length
33.38 in
 
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Ernest Jones See More
IDP Analysis: Week 9 Review
Yesterday
Dan Marcus' Week 9 review includes Jack Gibbens, who looked to be the short-term beneficiary of Ernest Jones being dealt to Seattle by recording eight tackles.
Gameday Injuries: Week 9
4 days ago
Juan Carlos Blanco breaks down another busy injury report in Week 9 and offers Sunday morning updates on the status of key fantasy stars such as Jordan Love.
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6 days ago
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7 days ago
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IDP Analysis: Week 8 review
7 days ago
Heading into Week 9, Bills linebacker Baylon Spector has an opportunity to produce over the next several weeks as Terrel Bernard deals with injuries and personal issues.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
2021
The departure of Bobby Wagner leaves Jones as the Rams' incumbent top linebacker for a very inexperienced group. Jones made a big leap in his second season in 2022, notching 114 tackles (66 solo), two pass defenses, an interception and a forced fumble while playing in all 17 games. He'll need to continue improving to anchor a new-look defense in the coming campaign and likely will have another considerable bump in production that may look similar to Wagner's robust stat line (140 tackles, six sacks, two interceptions) if the L.A. has any hopes to field a competitive defense.
A 2021 third-rounder, Jones spent the start of his rookie campaign as a special teams performer before earning significant playing time down the stretch at left inside linebacker. With no notable competition behind him on the depth chart, the South Carolina product will have a full season to improve on last year's 61 tackles, two interceptions and one sack in 15 games.
Expect Jones to compete for playing time immediately at one of the Rams' inside linebacker spots. He led South Carolina in tackles the past two seasons before L.A. selected him in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Jones boasts sound football acumen and is a solid wrap-up tackler. It's unlikely he emerges as a three-down linebacker at the highest level because of his low-end speed and athleticism, so his fantasy upside probably is capped.
More Fantasy News
Active to face Los Angeles
LBSeattle Seahawks
November 3, 2024
Jones (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
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Questionable for Week 9
LBSeattle Seahawks
Neck
November 1, 2024
Jones (neck) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Rams, John Boyle of Seattle's official website reports.
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Monster production in debut
LBSeattle Seahawks
October 28, 2024
Jones recorded 15 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 31-10 loss to the Bills.
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Traded to Seahawks
LBSeattle Seahawks
October 23, 2024
Tennessee traded Jones to Seattle on Wednesday in exchange for linebacker Jerome Baker and a 2025 fourth-round draft pick, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Second double-digit tackling effort
LBTennessee Titans
October 14, 2024
Jones recorded 10 tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Colts.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
On trade block
LBLos Angeles Rams
August 25, 2024
Jones was informed by the Rams on Sunday that they are open to trading him, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones led the Rams with 145 tackles in 2023 and is a vocal leader in the locker room, but Los Angeles has been loath to invest heavily in the inside linebacker position and hasn't shown interest in extending the 2021 third-round draft pick, who is set to play out the final year of his rookie contract in 2024. Rodrigue believes the emergence of undrafted free-agent signing Omar Speights in training camp as a possible replacement at inside linebacker could be a motivating factor behind the team's decision to make Jones available for a trade.
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