ASHBURN, Va. - Another Northwest alumnus is getting his shot in the National Football League.

Former Ranger receiver Jacoby Jones signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft. The Tunica native joins four Northwest alums in the NFL, including Gardner Minshew II (Kansas City), Damien Lewis (Carolina), Brandin Echols (New York Jets) and Jerrick Reed II (Seattle).

Jones suited up for the Rangers for three seasons from 2019-21, earning an extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19. During his three seasons, he helped Northwest to three straight MACJC/MACCC playoff appearances, including the 2020 MACCC and National Community College Football championships. Jones was also a member of the 2021 squad that competed in the inaugural NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs, falling to New Mexico Military Institute.

In three years, Jones caught 63 passes for 929 yards and five touchdowns. He later signed with Ohio to continue his career, earning Preseason All-MAC Third Team Offense by Athlon Sports prior to the 2023 campaign. He later transferred to UCF to finish out his Division I tenure, racking up 22 catches for 327 yards and two touchdowns. Jones logged two 100-yard receiving games last season against BYU and Arizona. 

Jones is just the second Northwest alum to ever suit up for the Washington NFL franchise, joining Jeff Miller, who suited up for the former Redskins from 1997-98.