James Jones (running back, born 1958)

This article is about the American football player who played for Mississippi State University and the Dallas Cowboys. For the American football player who played for the University of Florida, Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks, see James Jones (running back, born 1961).

James Jones
No. 23
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:(1958-12-06)December 6, 1958
Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Vicksburg
College:Mississippi State
NFL draft:1980 / round: 3 / pick: 80
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:331
Rushing average:3.9
Receptions:42
Receiving yards:312
Touchdowns:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Jones, Jr. (born December 6, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a running back and kick returner for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State Bulldogs.