Northern Illinois Huskies#2 · DB Avery Jones
85 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 195 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Columbia, MO
Avery Jones is a DB (#2) for Northern Illinois, from Columbia, MO. In the 2026 season he has 20 tackles and 2 sacks over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 13
Sacks 10
Interceptions 8
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 15
Efficiency
Tackles per game 13
Sack rate 10
Coverage 8
Ball-hawking 8
Run defense 13
Havoc rate 14
Measurables
Height 6
Weight 8
Frame 7
Experience 17
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2026 season
20
Tackles
2.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
2
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Avery Jones career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NIU | 4 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | LAF | 4 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | LAF | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | All | 14 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
28
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at Georgia State | L 14-35 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Arizona | L 17-42 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Illinois State | L 24-28 | 8 | 2 |
| Sep 5 | at Iowa | L 0-40 | 3 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowNorthern Illinois DB: #2
- ClassSenior
- HometownColumbia, MO
Avery Jones: Northern Illinois DB profile and stats
Avery Jones is a DB (#2) for Northern Illinois, from Columbia, MO. This profile tracks Avery Jones's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Northern Illinois roster, the Mountain West players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Northern Illinois sits in the race, check the live Mountain West standings.
Avery Jones in the news
All newsPreviewAir Force at Northern Illinois: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Air Force visits Northern Illinois at Huskie Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 PM ET, on CBSSN.2026-10-07RecapGeorgia State beat Northern Illinois 35-14 (Week 4, 2026)Georgia State beat Northern Illinois 35-14 at Center Parc Stadium. Now Georgia State is 3-1, and Northern Illinois is 0-4.2026-09-26RecapArizona beat Northern Illinois 42-17 (Week 3, 2026)Arizona beat Northern Illinois 42-17 at Arizona Stadium. Now Arizona is 2-1, and Northern Illinois is 0-3.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Avery Jones play for?
Avery Jones plays for Northern Illinois, wearing #2 at DB.
What position does Avery Jones play?
Avery Jones is a DB for Northern Illinois.
How tall is Avery Jones?
Avery Jones is 6-0 and weighs 195 lb.
What year is Avery Jones in?
Avery Jones is listed as a senior on the Northern Illinois roster.
Where is Avery Jones from?
Avery Jones is from Columbia, MO.
How many tackles does Avery Jones have?
Avery Jones has 20 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.