Maurice Jones-Drew Biography, Age, Family, Wife, NFL And Net Worth.

May 2024 · 6 minute read

Maurice Jones-Drew Biography

Maurice Jones-Drew often called M.J.D, is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. At UCLA, he played college football and received consensus All-American recognition.

 In the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft, Jones-Drew was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars 60th overall. He was also named to the Pro Bowl thrice and led the NFL in rushing yards in 2011. He played his initial eight seasons with the Jaguars, through 2013. In 2014, his final season, he played for the Oakland Raiders.

Jones-Drew entered into broadcasting after his retirement and serves as a football color analyst for NFL Now and other shows on NFL Network. He is currently the color analyst for the Los Angeles Rams.

Maurice Jones-Drew Early Life

Born in Oakland, California, he was raised in Antioch. Born to his parents Sidney Gayles and Andrea Drew, Jones-Drew was raised by his maternal grandparents, Maurice, and Christina Jones. His grandfather died of a heart attack while watching him play at the Rose Bowl against Rice University on September 10, 2005. He had his entire legal surname affixed to his jersey, making him “Maurice Jones-Drew ” this to honor the man who raised him.

He attended and graduated from De La Salle High School in Concord. He is also a cousin of Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety T. J. Ward.

De La Salle possesses the longest series of wins in high school football history at 151 games. The Spartan football teams that Jones-Drew played on never lost a single game during his 3-year varsity career. He was a subtle, high-scoring running back and return authority on offense and a rebuffing linebacker on defense.

Jones-Drew also ran track for the De La Salle track team and was a member of the Spartans’ 4 x 100 meters relay state champion team, with a time of 42.20 seconds. He posted an individual best time of 10.80 seconds in the 100 meters at the age of 16.

Maurice Jones-Drew Career

2006 NFL Draft

At the age of 21, he was selected in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars, 60th overall, to eventually replace veteran running back Fred Taylor. He was passed on by each of the 32 groups in the draft, most referring to his stature (5 ft 6¾ in, 169.5 cm) as the reason why he would not make it in the NFL. That is the reason why he chose the number 32 as he stated on Sirius XM NFL Radio and the Dave Dameshek Football Program.

From 2011

On December 12, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jones-Drew had 85 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, six receptions, 51 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns in the 41–14 victory. He scored 24 total points in the game, which was the most by any player in a single game in the 2011 season.

He led the NFL in rushing yards during the 2011 season and broke the Jaguars franchise records for both rushing yards in a season (1,606) and yards from scrimmage (1,980). Jones-Drew did all of this despite the Jaguars’ offensive struggles, accounting for 47.7% of the Jaguars yards.

Following the result of his spectacular season, Jones-Drew was named to the 2012 NFL Pro Bowl as a back-up for Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice. Additionally, on the NFL Network’s top 100 players list, he was ranked 12th in 2012.

2012 season

The 2012 season began by Maurice by not attending organized team activities or training camp in hopes of signing a new contract with the Jaguars. He had two years remaining on a deal he signed in 2009, according to which his average salary was lower than that of fellow running backs Chris Johnson, Adrian Peterson, Steven Jackson, LeSean McCoy, Arian Foster, DeAngelo Williams, and Marshawn Lynch.

After missing his team’s entire offseason, Jones-Drew ended his holdout and on September 2, he reported to the team’s facilities. On December 28, 2012, he was placed on season-ending injured reserve.

2013 season

Jones-Drew finished the season with 5 touchdowns and 803 yards on 234 carries in 2013. On March 11, 2014, he became a free agent after eight seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Oakland Raiders

2014 season

On March 28, 2014, he returned to the Bay Area and signed a three-year deal with the Oakland Raiders. Jones-Drew’s first season in Oakland was tormented by futility, as he recorded just 96 yards hurrying on 43 endeavors (averaging 2.2 yards-per-convey) and zero touchdowns. His number of conveys would be constrained because of the strong performances of partners Darren McFadden and Latavius Murray.

On March 5, 2015, and at the age of 29, Jones-Drew announced his retirement from the NFL. He finished his career as the Jaguars’ second-leading rusher of all time behind Fred Taylor. On April 28, 2015, he marked a one-day agreement to authoritatively resign as a Jaguar.

Maurice Jones-Drew Age

Maurice Christopher Jones-Drew was born in Oakland, California on March 23, 1985. He is 34 years as of 2019.

Maurice Jones-Drew Wife

He is a married man, who tied the knot to Ashley Jones-Drew in 2012. Together, they have three children with two sons Maurice II and Madden and one daughter (Alayah). Jones-Drew has become a vegan after his retirement from the NFL.

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Maurice Jones-Drew Net Worth

Jones-Drew is an American professional football player who has a net worth of around $10 million dollars.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maurice Jones-Drew

Who is Jones-Drew?

He is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons.

How old is Jones-Drew?

How tall is Jones-Drew?

He stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)

Is Jones-Drew married?

He has been happily married to Ashley Jones-Drew since 2012.

How much is Jones-Drew worth?

Jones-Drew is an American professional football player who has a net worth of around $10 million dollars.

How much does Jones-Drew make?

According to our reliable sources, his current annual salary is still under review.

Where does Jones-Drew live?

He was born in Oakland, California but his current residence is yet to be updated.

Is Jones-Drew dead or alive?

He is still alive and in good health.

Where is Jones-Drew now?

He is currently the color analyst for the Los Angeles Rams.

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