Patrick Jones II accepts invitation to Senior Bowl

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Pitt defensive end Patrick Jones II will play in the 2021 Reese’s Senior Bowl alongside longtime teammates Rashad Weaver and Damar Hamlin. It was revealed last Friday that Weaver and Hamlin would take part in the game, but Jones’ decision to play in the all-star event was first shared by Chase Goodbread of NFL.com on Wednesday afternoon.

Jones declared for the 2021 NFL draft last Friday, bringing an end to an illustrious career at Pitt. During his time in the Steel City, the 6’5”, 260-pound edge rusher was one of the top performers on an elite Pitt defensive line. He emerged as a standout in 2019, when he came up with 8.5 sacks and 12 tackles for losses.…