James Stone (American football) facts for kids
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Stone with the Atlanta Falcons in 2015
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| Position: | Center | ||||
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| Born: | April 26, 1992 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 291 lb (132 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Maplewood (Nashville, Tennessee) |
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| College: | Tennessee | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2014 | ||||
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James Robert Stone (born April 26, 1992) is an American former professional football player. He played as a center in the National Football League (NFL). James Stone played for teams like the Atlanta Falcons and the Oakland Raiders. Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.
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Early Life and High School Football
James Stone grew up in Nashville, Tennessee. He played high school football at Maplewood High School. He was a very talented player. He was even named the Tennessee AA Lineman of the Year. He also made the Tennessee Sports Writers All-State first-team. In 2010, he got to play in the Under Armour All-America Game. This game features some of the best high school football players in the country.
College Football Career
After high school, James Stone went on to play college football. He played for the Tennessee Volunteers. He was part of the team from 2010 to 2013. During his time there, he played under two different head coaches. These coaches were Derek Dooley and Butch Jones.
Professional Football Journey
James Stone hoped to join the NFL after college. He was considered one of the top centers in the 2014 NFL draft. He was rated as the 10th best center by NFLDraftScout.com.
Playing for the Atlanta Falcons
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Even though he wasn't picked in the 2014 NFL Draft, James Stone still got his chance. He signed with the Atlanta Falcons on May 10, 2014. He made his first NFL appearance on October 5, 2014. This game was against the New York Giants.
In his first NFL season (2014), Stone played in 12 games. He started nine of those games as the center. He helped the Falcons' offense have some great games. For example, on November 30, 2014, his team gained 500 total yards against the Arizona Cardinals. A week later, on December 8, 2014, they gained 465 total yards against the Green Bay Packers. The Falcons' offense was very good that year. They ranked 8th in the NFL for total offense. They also ranked 5th in passing yards per game.
In the 2015 season, James Stone continued to contribute. On October 11, 2015, he stepped in when another player was injured. He helped the offense gain 418 total yards. This included 176 rushing yards against the Washington Redskins. A few days later, on October 15, 2015, he made his first start of the season. The offense gained 413 total yards, with 150 rushing yards against the New Orleans Saints. Unfortunately, his season ended early. On December 18, 2015, he was placed on injured reserve because of a knee injury. He left the Falcons in July 2016.
Other NFL Teams
After his time with the Falcons, James Stone continued to pursue his NFL career.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: On January 20, 2017, he signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was with them for a short time before being waived in September 2017.
- Oakland Raiders: On September 4, 2017, Stone joined the Oakland Raiders' practice squad. He was later moved to the active roster on December 20, 2017. He was released by the Raiders in September 2018.
- Chicago Bears: On September 3, 2018, Stone signed with the Chicago Bears' practice squad. He was released from the team in November 2018.
James Stone was suspended for the first three weeks of the 2019 NFL season. He was allowed to return to play on September 24, 2019.
