Chandler James Jones is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football for the Syracuse Orange and was selected by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft. He has also played for the Arizona Cardinals and the Las Vegas Raiders.
Jones with the Patriots in 2013
Jones in 2017
The 2012 NFL draft was the 77th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible American football players for their rosters. The draft, which is officially called the "NFL Player Selection Meeting", was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City from April 26 to April 28, 2012. There were 253 draft selections: 221 regular selections and 32 compensatory selections. The Indianapolis Colts, who compiled the league's worst season in 2011 with a 2–14 record, had the right to the first selection. A record 26 prospects attended the draft in person.
Andrew Luck was selected first-overall by the Indianapolis Colts.
Ryan Tannehill was selected eighth-overall by the Miami Dolphins.
Linebacker Luke Kuechly and cornerback Stephon Gilmore were selected with the ninth and tenth-overall picks in the first round, and would both go on to earn Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Bobby Wagner was selected 47th overall by the Seattle Seahawks.