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Patrick Jones II

LB

A 3rd-round pick (90th overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh, Patrick Jones II has built an NFL career since. He's currently with CAR, in his 6th season in the league. He graded out among the best DEFs in the league last season — a 76.6 ScoutIndex Rating, the 95th percentile at the position.

Size

6'4", 264#

College

Pittsburgh

Draft

Rd 3, 90th overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2026

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
34.2

17th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

5 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.44
Pass rush×0.3-0.64
Ball skills×0.25-0.68
Run defense×0.2-0.84
Availability×0.1-0.85

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CAR44.43
2025CAR58.74
2024MIN76.612
2023MIN48.713
2022MIN66.812
2021MIN34.25

Career profile

Patrick Jones II has appeared in 49 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: MIN (2021–2024), CAR (2025–2026).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 76.6, in the 95th percentile among DEFs that year.

2021 splits

regular season

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 10LAC—40.5
Week 12SF—39.6
Week 14PIT—40.6
Week 15CHI—41.3
Week 18CHI—40.6

Patrick Jones II — common questions

What position does Patrick Jones II play?
Patrick Jones II is listed as an LB.
Which teams has Patrick Jones II played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Patrick Jones II has played for MIN (2021–2024), CAR (2025–2026).
Where did Patrick Jones II go to college?
Patrick Jones II played college football at Pittsburgh.
When was Patrick Jones II drafted?
Patrick Jones II was selected in round 3, 90th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Patrick Jones II scored?
Patrick Jones II has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Patrick Jones II's ScoutIndex Rating?
Patrick Jones II rated 44.4 for 2026, the 44th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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