Mike Jones was a running back for the Missouri Tigers for four years during 1987-1990. He had 23 total touchdowns in his career at Mizzou, but he didn’t go to the next level as an offensive player.
Instead, he switched to linebacker when he signed with the Los Angeles Raiders as an undrafted free agent. After a World League stop for the Sacramento Surge, Jones rejoined the Raiders and the NFL, where he would spend the first five years of his career.
Jones, a Kansas City native, returned to Missouri when he signed with the St.