Robbie Jones (American football)

Robert Washington Jones (born December 25, 1959) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played five seasons for the New York Giants. He was special teams captain of the 1986 Giants team that won Super Bowl XXI. For his play during the Super Bowl year, Jones was awarded special teams player of the year by the Giants organization and also named the special teams captain during the 1986 Super Bowl campaign.

Robbie Jones

No. 51
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1959-12-25) December 25, 1959 (age 65) Demopolis, Alabama, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:	Demopolis (AL)[1]
College:	Alabama
NFL draft:	1983: 12th round, 309th pick
Career history
New York Giants (1984–1987) New York Jets (1988)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (XXI) National champion (1979) Second-team All-SEC (1981)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jones attended the University of Alabama and was picked 309th overall in the 1983 NFL draft. He served as backup inside linebacker during most of his career with the Giants.