Broderick Jones facts for kids
Jones with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2023
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| No. 77 – Pittsburgh Steelers | |||||
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||
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| Born: | May 16, 2001 Lithonia, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 311 lb (141 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Lithonia (Stonecrest, Georgia) | ||||
| College: | Georgia (2020–2022) | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 2023 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14 | ||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 11, 2024 | |||||
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| Player stats at PFR | |||||
Broderick Bernard Jones, born on May 16, 2001, is a professional American football player. He plays as an offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the Steelers, he played college football at the University of Georgia. There, he helped his team win two national championships. The Steelers picked him in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.
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Early Life and High School
Broderick Jones grew up in Stonecrest, Georgia. He went to Lithonia High School. He was so good at football that he received his first scholarship offer in ninth grade. This offer came from the University of Alabama.
By his senior year, Broderick was one of the top offensive linemen in the country. He was even chosen to play in the Under Armour All-American Game. This game features the best high school football players. He was considered a "five-star recruit," which means he was one of the most highly rated players. Broderick decided to play college football at the University of Georgia.
College Football Career
Broderick started his college career at the University of Georgia in 2020. As a freshman, he was a "redshirt" player. This means he practiced with the team but didn't play in games. This allowed him to gain experience without using a year of his college eligibility.
In 2021, Broderick played more often. He started four games when another player, Jamaree Salyer, was injured. His strong performance earned him a spot on the 2021 SEC All-Freshman Team. The SEC is a very tough college football conference.
Professional Football Career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||||
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| 6 ft 5+3⁄8 in (1.97 m) |
311 lb (141 kg) |
34+3⁄4 in (0.88 m) |
10+5⁄8 in (0.27 m) |
4.97 s | 1.74 s | 2.82 s | 30.0 in (0.76 m) |
9 ft 0 in (2.74 m) |
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| All values from the NFL Combine | ||||||||||||
Pittsburgh Steelers
2023 Season
The Pittsburgh Steelers chose Broderick Jones as the 14th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. This was a big achievement, as he was a first-round pick.
On October 8, 2023, Broderick made his first start in an NFL game. It was against the Baltimore Ravens. In this game, he played 37 times to block for his team. He did a great job, not allowing any "sacks" (when the quarterback is tackled) and only one "pressure" (when a defender gets close to the quarterback).
Later in the season, Broderick became the main starting right tackle for the Steelers. He played in all 17 games and started 11 of them. He also played in his first playoff game, which was against the Buffalo Bills.
2024 Season
Before the 2024 season began, Broderick was named the Steelers' starting right tackle. He started in the team's first game, a win against the Atlanta Falcons.
In Week 2, Broderick had some challenges against the Denver Broncos. He committed three penalties in a short time. One of these penalties canceled out a long pass play. After these penalties, he was temporarily replaced by another player, Troy Fautanu.
However, Fautanu got injured before Week 3. This meant Broderick was back as the starter. When Fautanu was placed on the injured reserve list, Broderick became the permanent starter for the rest of the season.
Broderick had one of his best games in Week 10 against the Washington Commanders. He earned a high grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF). In that game, he did not allow any pressures, sacks, or hits on the quarterback. He played in all 17 games that season, starting 16 of them. The Steelers finished with a winning record, and Broderick made it to the playoffs again. His final game of the season was against the Baltimore Ravens.
2025 Season
Looking ahead to the 2025 season, it was announced that Broderick Jones would be the team's starting left tackle. This is another important position on the offensive line.
Personal Life
Broderick Jones wears the number 77 on his jersey. He does this to honor his former Georgia teammate, Devin Willock. Devin sadly passed away in a car accident in January 2023.
