Ernest Jones

Ernest Jones

25-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Seattle Seahawks
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Unable to agree on an extension, the Rams dealt Jones to the Titans a couple weeks before last season. Jones didn't stay long in Tennessee before the Seahawks came calling Week 8. With Seattle, Jones remade a defense that had been particularly vulnerable to the run up the middle. He signed a three-year, $33 million contract to remain with Seattle this offseason and will pair with second-year linebacker Tyrice Knight as one of the most productive duos in the league. Jones' value is based nearly entirely on his ability to stop the run and stay on the field, so don't expect much additional production beyond tackles. He's also coming off knee surgery but is expected to be ready for training camp. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a three-year contract with the Seahawks in March of 2025.
Season-high 11 tackles Week 7
LBSeattle Seahawks
October 21, 2025
Jones tallied 11 tackles (four solo) and an interception during the Seahawks' 27-19 win over the Texans on Monday.
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Jones made his impact felt on the Seahawks' second defensive play of the second half, when he picked off C.J. Stroud on a deep pass intended for Nico Collins, which led to a 26-yard field goal from Jason Myers eight plays later. Jones also had a 12-yard solo sack on Stroud early in the second quarter that was negated by a penalty. Jones played every single defensive snap for the sixth time this season and led both teams in tackles Monday. He's up to 59 stops through seven regular-season games, which is tied for 11th most in the NFL.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Snap %
Seattle SeahawksSeahawks 2025 LB Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

47999%
275100%
29861%
17263%
26154%
20374%
24049%
11040%
22647%
19069%
19340%
5219%
15332%
4717%
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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
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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.
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.
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Solid performance in Week 6
LBSeattle Seahawks
October 13, 2025
Jones recorded eight total tackles (four solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Jaguars.
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Ready for Week 6
LBSeattle Seahawks
October 10, 2025
Jones does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
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Limited practice Thursday
LBSeattle Seahawks
Shoulder
October 9, 2025
Jones (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
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Dealing with shoulder injury
LBSeattle Seahawks
Shoulder
October 8, 2025
Jones (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
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Seven stops in Week 5 loss
LBSeattle Seahawks
October 6, 2025
Jones logged seven tackles (four solo) during the Seahawks' 38-35 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
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Mutual interest in Seattle return
LBSeattle Seahawks
February 2, 2025
Jones and the Seahawks remain interested in a reunion and could reach a deal early in free agency, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
ANALYSIS
The two sides failed to hammer out an extension, but Jones may not be on the open market long before the Seahawks re-sign the linebacker in free agency. Seattle took a similar approach with Leonard Williams in the 2024 offseason.
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