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Transactions:
Edgar Jones signed with the Baltimore Ravens as a rookie free agent on 5/4/07.
College Career:
Excellent athlete and pass-rushing specialist who had been slowed by injuries in his career at Division 1-AA Southeast Missouri State University...Named to the Associated Press All-America Team in 2006 after leading the nation in sacks (12)...He ranked 4th individually in TFL (18)...He averaged 1.2 sacks per game and 1.8 TFL per game...Jones tallied 53 tackles (37 solo) including the 18 TFL (-103 yards) and 12 sacks (-88 yards)...He also had 2 QB hurries, 2 PD and 1 FF...Was 1 of 3 players from the Ohio Valley Conference selected to play in the Magnolia Gridiron Classic All-Star Game in Jackson, MI...The classic is geared towards college players whose teams have not been invited to postseason competition, but have the potential to make it into the NFL...In 2005, as a starting DE, Jones tallied 31 tackles (22 solo), 6 TFL (-23 yards) and 4 sacks (-21 yards)...Played in 7 games in 2003, but suffered an arm injury that limited his playing time...Finished with 18 tackles (10 solo)...Played in 5 games at DE as a true freshman in 2003...Collected 7 tackles (4 solo) and 2 PD...Was a Southeast Scholar Athlete and majored in Criminal Justice.
Personal:
Was a 2-time All-State selection as a DE and TE at Rayville (LA) HS...Was named 4-time All-District performer in football and 3-time All-State honoree in basketball, scoring 59 points in 1 game. | 