Ricky Seals-Jones
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Roderick "Ricky" Seals-Jones (born March 15, 1995) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies as a wide receiver and signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2017. He was also a member of the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, New York Giants and Indianapolis Colts.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]A two-sport athlete at Sealy High School, Seals-Jones was a dominant force at the 3A Texas high school football level and was also named a Parade All-American in basketball.[1][2]
College career
[edit]Seals-Jones played college football at Texas A&M University from 2013 to 2016 under head coach Kevin Sumlin.[3][4]
As a true freshman in 2013, he ended up redshirting after only appearing in two games before suffering a season-ending injury.[5] In the game against Rice, he had his first three collegiate receptions for 84 yards, which included a 71-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Matt Joeckel.[6]
As a redshirt freshman in 2014, his role in the offense expanded. In the season opener against #9 South Carolina, he recorded five receptions for 67 yards and a touchdown.[7][8] In the next two games, against Lamar and Rice, he recorded a receiving touchdown in both games.[9][10] On October 4, in a 48–31 loss against SEC West rival #12 Mississippi State, he had a season-high 10 receptions for 72 yards.[11] He finished his redshirt freshman season with a single reception for 21 yards against West Virginia in the 45–37 victory in the 2014 Liberty Bowl.[12]
As a redshirt sophomore in 2015, he played in all 13 games. On October 3, he scored his first receiving touchdown of the season against #21 Mississippi State.[13][14] On October 17, he had his best collegiate performance against #10 Alabama with six receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown.[15] He finished out the season with three receptions for 18 yards and a touchdown in the 27–21 defeat to Louisville in the 2015 Music City Bowl.[16][17]
As a redshirt junior in 2016, his production dropped but still was an important contributor to the Aggies. On September 3, against #16 UCLA in the season opener, he had four receptions for 57 yards in the 31–24 victory.[18] On September 24, against #17 Arkansas, he recorded one reception for 47 yards before suffering a left leg injury.[19][20] He returned from his injury to play against #1 Alabama over a month later, but only had a single reception for 25 yards in the 33–14 loss.[21] On November 19, against UTSA, he had six receptions for a season-high 75 yards.[22][23] In his final game with the Aggies, he had six receptions for 34 yards and his lone touchdown of the 2016 season in the 33–28 loss to the Kansas State Wildcats in the 2016 Texas Bowl.[24][25] After the 2016 season, he decided to enter the 2017 NFL draft.[26]
Statistics
[edit]| Year | School | Conf | Pos | G | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Texas A&M | SEC | WR | 1 | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 1 |
| 2014 | Texas A&M | SEC | WR | 11 | 49 | 465 | 9.5 | 4 |
| 2015 | Texas A&M | SEC | WR | 13 | 45 | 560 | 12.4 | 4 |
| 2016 | Texas A&M | SEC | WR | 9 | 26 | 333 | 12.8 | 1 |
| Career | 123 | 1,442 | 11.7 | 10 |
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 4+5⁄8 in (1.95 m) |
243 lb (110 kg) |
33+1⁄8 in (0.84 m) |
9+5⁄8 in (0.24 m) |
4.69 s | 1.53 s | 2.75 s | 4.33 s | 7.46 s | 31.0 in (0.79 m) |
10 ft 1 in (3.07 m) |
17 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[27][28][29] | ||||||||||||
Arizona Cardinals
[edit]Seals-Jones was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2017.[30] The Cardinals chose to switch Seals-Jones from a wide receiver to tight end when he reported to training camp.[31] He was waived on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[32][33] He was promoted to the active roster on September 25, 2017.[34]
On September 25, 2017, in Week 3 against the Dallas Cowboys, he appeared on special teams in his NFL debut.[35] In Week 11, against the Houston Texans, he had recorded three receptions for 54 yards and the first two touchdowns of his professional career.[36][37] He followed that up with four receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown in the next game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.[38][39] He finished the season with 12 receptions for 201 yards and three touchdowns in 10 games and one start.[40]
In 2018, Seals-Jones played in 15 games with five starts, recording 34 receptions for 343 yards and one touchdown.[41] Prior to the 2019 season, he was waived by the Cardinals during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.[42]
Cleveland Browns
[edit]
On September 1, 2019, Seals-Jones was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.[43] In Week 15 against his former team, the Cardinals, Seals-Jones caught three passes for 29 yards and two touchdowns during the 38–24 loss.[44] In the 2019 season, he finished with 14 receptions for 229 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.[45]
Kansas City Chiefs
[edit]On April 9, 2020, the Kansas City Chiefs signed Seals-Jones to a one-year contract.[46] He was waived on January 2, 2021,[47] and re-signed to the practice squad four days later.[48] On January 16, 2021, Seals-Jones was promoted to the active roster.[49]
Washington Football Team
[edit]Seals-Jones signed with the Washington Football Team on May 25, 2021.[50] He recorded his first catch with Washington in a Week 2 victory against the New York Giants, making a game winning 19-yard touchdown reception late in the fourth quarter.[51] He was placed on injured reserve on January 8, 2022.[52] He appeared in 13 games in the 2021 season. He finished with 30 receptions for 271 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.[53]
New York Giants
[edit]Seals-Jones signed a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the New York Giants on March 18, 2022.[54] On August 23, 2022, he was placed on injured reserve with a toe injury.[55] On September 2, 2022, he was released with an injury settlement.[56]
Indianapolis Colts
[edit]On August 9, 2023, Seals-Jones signed with the Indianapolis Colts.[57] He was placed on injured reserve on August 29, 2023, then released a week later.[58]
Personal life
[edit]Seals-Jones is the cousin of Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson.[59]
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External links
[edit]- Career statistics from ESPN · Yahoo Sports · Pro Football Reference
- Texas A&M Aggies bio
Ricky Seals-Jones
View on GrokipediaEarly life and high school
Childhood and family background
Roderick "Ricky" Seals-Jones was born on March 15, 1995, in Sealy, Texas, a small town about 50 miles west of Houston known for its tight-knit community and strong tradition in high school athletics.[1] He spent his early childhood in Sealy, where he was raised by his parents, Buffy Seals-Jones and Chester Seals-Jones, in an environment that emphasized family values and local pride.[3] Sealy's rural setting, with its population under 7,000, provided a supportive backdrop for Seals-Jones's formative years, fostering a sense of belonging amid the town's agricultural roots and community events.[10] Seals-Jones's family background is deeply connected to football legacy through his mother, Buffy, who is the first cousin of Pro Football Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson, a Sealy High School alumnus and former NFL rushing record holder.[11] Dickerson, who won the 1983 NFL rushing title and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1999, served as a role model within the family.[12] Growing up, Seals-Jones's early exposure to sports came through his family's encouragement and the vibrant local community in Sealy, where football is a cultural cornerstone and youth participation is widespread.[10] The influence of Dickerson's prominence extended beyond the family, as community events and local lore celebrated his success, immersing young Seals-Jones in an atmosphere that normalized athletic ambition and highlighted football as a pathway for opportunity in a small Texas town.[13] This foundation, combined with familial guidance, laid the groundwork for his personal development before transitioning to organized high school athletics.High school football and basketball career
Ricky Seals-Jones attended Sealy High School in Sealy, Texas, from 2010 to 2013.[1] In football, Seals-Jones excelled as a wide receiver for the Sealy Tigers, earning unanimous All-District 24-3A honors as a junior in 2011.[14] His athleticism and versatility also saw him play quarterback and safety, contributing to the team's competitive performance in Texas 3A competition.[15] Seals-Jones drew inspiration from his cousin, Pro Football Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson.[5] Seals-Jones was a highly touted recruit, ranked among the top prospects nationally by major scouting services, and received scholarship offers from several prominent college programs, including Texas and LSU, before committing to Texas A&M in February 2013.[16][15] In basketball, Seals-Jones was a dominant forward, selected as a Parade All-American in 2013.[17] During his senior season, he averaged 27.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game over 25 contests, frequently posting high-scoring outputs such as 39 points against Bellville.[18] His performances helped the Tigers achieve regional success and highlighted his dual-sport prowess.[15]College career
Texas A&M Aggies
Ricky Seals-Jones enrolled at Texas A&M University in 2013 after a highly touted high school recruitment that highlighted his athletic versatility as a quarterback and wide receiver prospect.[15] As a true freshman in 2013, Seals-Jones saw limited action primarily as a wide receiver, appearing in just two games before a season-ending knee injury forced him to redshirt the year and focus on recovery and development.[19][3] His early snaps represented a steep learning curve in adapting to the college level within head coach Kevin Sumlin's spread offense, where he began building chemistry with quarterbacks and learning route-running intricacies.[20] In his sophomore season of 2014, Seals-Jones earned more consistent playing time as a wide receiver, appearing in all 13 games and contributing to the Aggies' offensive versatility in SEC play.[3] He showed growth in physicality and speed, often stretching the field and providing a mismatch option against defensive backs. By his junior year in 2015, his role expanded further with increased snaps. His physical style led to key moments, including aggressive blocks that energized the team, though it also resulted in ejections for targeting penalties in high-stakes matchups.[21] Midway through the season, coaches began experimenting with him in hybrid alignments closer to the line of scrimmage to better utilize his 6-foot-5 frame, foreshadowing a shift toward a more multi-faceted role while still primarily operating as a receiver.[22] Seals-Jones's senior campaign in 2016 marked a peak in his involvement, starting multiple games at wide receiver and demonstrating enhanced versatility in both receiving and blocking duties.[3] Despite missing two games due to injury, he adapted to occasional tight end alignments, particularly in motion sets, which allowed him to exploit mismatches and contribute to the run game amid Texas A&M's competitive SEC schedule.[23] Throughout his time at Texas A&M, Seals-Jones evolved from a raw wide receiver into a versatile weapon under Sumlin's guidance, contributing to competitive teams in SEC play from 2013 to 2016.[20] This transition emphasized his growth in blocking and inline positioning, preparing him for professional demands while embracing the Aggies' emphasis on discipline and team accountability. Academically, he engaged in coursework such as History 105, balancing studies with the rigors of Division I football.[24] The program's tight-knit receiver room fostered a culture of hard work and mutual support, where upperclassmen mentored younger players to maintain focus and elevate performance.[24][25]College statistics
During his four seasons at Texas A&M from 2013 to 2016, Ricky Seals-Jones established himself as a productive receiver, accumulating career totals of 123 receptions for 1,442 yards and 10 touchdowns, with an average of 11.7 yards per reception. He did not record any rushing attempts or yards in his college career. Seals-Jones also contributed significantly as a blocker, consistently earning praise for his perimeter blocking in support of the run game. In his junior year of 2016, Seals-Jones experienced a dip in production partly due to increased usage at tight end, where he played 14 percent of his snaps, limiting his opportunities as a primary wide receiver target. The following table summarizes his receiving statistics year by year:| Year | Games Played | Receptions | Receiving Yards | Yards per Reception | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 13 | 49 | 465 | 9.5 | 4 |
| 2015 | 13 | 45 | 560 | 12.4 | 4 |
| 2016 | 11 | 26 | 333 | 12.8 | 1 |
| Career | 39 | 123 | 1,442 | 11.7 | 10 |