Daniel Jones Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 29
- Height / weight
- 6'5", 230 lb
- Experience
- 8th season
- Drafted
- 2019 R1, #6
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 10.4
- Pos rank
- QB28
- Rostered
- 21%
Week 4 at Commanders, Sun Oct 4, 9:30 AM ET 2nd vs. QBs, favorable
Daniel Jones Bio
Daniel Jones is a quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, where he wears No. 17. Born May 27, 1997, in Charlotte, NC, he attended Charlotte Latin and played college football at Duke.
The New York Giants selected Jones in round 1, pick 6, of the 2019 NFL Draft. Since then, Jones joined the Indianapolis Colts in 2025.
In 86 regular-season games since 2019, he has thrown for 18,294 yards and 92 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 8 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Indianapolis Colts Current team2025–present
He was the starter, with 16 starts in 16 games.
New York Giants2019–2024
Selected in round 1, pick 6, of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 69 starts in 70 games.
College: Duke
Transactions
- Re-signedRe-signed on a two-year, $88 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts.
- TenderDesignated as transition player by the Indianapolis Colts.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Indianapolis Colts.
- SignedSigned with the Indianapolis Colts.
- SignedSigned with the Minnesota Vikings.
- WaivedWaived by the New York Giants.
- ReleasedReleased by the New York Giants.
- ContractSigned a four-year, $160 million contract with the New York Giants.
- SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the New York Giants.
- DraftedSelected by the New York Giants in round 1, pick 6.
All Daniel Jones stats & analysis
QBs like Daniel Jones
About Daniel Jones: Bio FAQ
How old is Daniel Jones?
Daniel Jones is 29 years old. He was born on May 27, 1997. 2026 is his 8th NFL season.
How tall is Daniel Jones?
Daniel Jones is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 230 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts.
How much does Daniel Jones weigh?
Daniel Jones weighs 230 pounds, his listed weight on the Indianapolis Colts roster. He is listed at 6'5".
What number does Daniel Jones wear?
Daniel Jones wears number 17 for the Indianapolis Colts. He plays quarterback.
What position does Daniel Jones play?
Daniel Jones plays quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, wearing number 17. 2026 is his 8th season in the NFL.
What team does Daniel Jones play for?
Daniel Jones plays for the Indianapolis Colts as a quarterback. He has been with the Colts since 2025.
Where did Daniel Jones go to college?
Daniel Jones played college football at Duke, after attending Charlotte Latin (NC). The New York Giants drafted him out of Duke in 2019.
When was Daniel Jones drafted?
The New York Giants selected Daniel Jones in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft with the 6th overall pick, out of Duke.
What round was Daniel Jones drafted in?
Daniel Jones was a first-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, taken 6th overall by the New York Giants.
What pick was Daniel Jones in the NFL Draft?
Daniel Jones was the 6th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, selected by the New York Giants in the first round.
Where is Daniel Jones from?
Daniel Jones went to high school in North Carolina, at Charlotte Latin, before playing college football at Duke.
When is Daniel Jones's birthday?
Daniel Jones's birthday is May 27. He was born on May 27, 1997 and is 29 years old.
How long has Daniel Jones been in the NFL?
2026 is Daniel Jones's 8th NFL season; he entered the league in 2019 as a first-round pick of the New York Giants. View his career statistics.
What teams has Daniel Jones played for?
Daniel Jones has played for the New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings and Indianapolis Colts. View his career statistics.
What year did Daniel Jones enter the NFL?
Daniel Jones entered the NFL in 2019, when the New York Giants drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 8th season.