Walter Jones facts for kids
Jones on November 2, 2008
|
|||||||||
| Seattle Seahawks | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||||||||
| Born: | January 19, 1974 Aliceville, Alabama |
||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| College: | Florida State | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6 | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
|
|||||||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||||||
|
|||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2007 | |||||||||
|
|||||||||
Walter Junior Jones (born January 19, 1974) is a famous American football player. He played as an offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks team in the National Football League. He was known for his strength and skill on the field.
Contents
Who is Walter Jones?
Walter Jones was a very important player for the Seattle Seahawks. He helped protect his team's quarterback and clear the way for running backs. He played his entire professional career with the Seahawks.
Early Life and College Football
Walter Jones was born on January 19, 1974, in Aliceville, Alabama. Before joining the pros, Walter played college football at Florida State University. He was an amazing player there. He was so good that he was chosen for the second-team College Football All-America Team. This happened even before his final year at college!
Becoming a Pro: The NFL Draft
The NFL Draft is where professional football teams pick new players. Walter Jones was picked by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1997 NFL Draft. He was the sixth player chosen overall in the first round. The Seahawks got this special pick from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a trade.
Playing for the Seattle Seahawks
Walter Jones started playing for the Seattle Seahawks in 1997. He quickly became one of the best offensive tackles in the league. He played in 168 games and started every single one of them. This shows how reliable and important he was to his team.
Amazing Achievements
Walter Jones achieved many great things during his career. He was chosen for the Pro Bowl eight times. The Pro Bowl is an all-star game for the best players in the NFL. He was also named a First-team All-Pro five times. This means experts thought he was one of the very best players at his position.
He also won the "Tuesday Morning Quarterback Non-QB Non-RB NFL MVP Award" in 2005. This award recognized him as the most valuable player who wasn't a quarterback or a running back.
Retirement and Legacy
On April 29, 2010, Walter Jones announced his retirement from football. He shared this news on his Twitter account. He left a lasting mark on the Seattle Seahawks and the NFL. Many people consider him one of the greatest offensive linemen of all time.
