We’re continuing our countdown to the opening game of the Dallas Cowboys 2023 regular season. Each day we’ll present a new player whose jersey number represents the countdown to opening day. Today is number 72 and a historical player.
DE Ed “Too Tall” Jones
Born: 23rd February 1951 (72) - Jackson, Tennessee
College: Tennessee State Tigers
Draft: 1974, Round 1, Pick 1, Dallas Cowboys
Career Stats:
Games: 224
Tackles: 1,032
Sacks: 106
Fumble Recoveries: 19
Interceptions: 3
College:
Ed “Too Tall” Jones was a super gifted athlete in high school playing mostly basketball and baseball, but did participate in some football, playing in three games.