Matthew Jones (offensive lineman)

Matthew Jones (born June 13, 1999) is an American football offensive guard for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Early life and high school
Jones grew up in Brooklyn, New York and attended high school at Erasmus Hall. Jones was rated a four start prospect coming out of high school and decided to commit to play college football at Ohio State, over other school such as Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Michigan, and Penn State.

College career
In Jones first season with the Buckeyes he would redshirt, and then in the next year he would backup Jonah Jackson. However Jones would get his first opportunity to start in the following season where he get his first career start in Ohio State's season finale versus Michigan State, he would also get to start in Ohio State's college football playoffs game against Clemson, and again against Alabama in the National Championship. During the 2021 season Jones played in 12 games, starting in three of them. However, during the 2022 season Jones would have his breakout season playing in 12 games starting in them all, while also earning Second Team All Big-Ten honors. After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Jones announced he would return for his extra season of eligibility for the 2023 season.

Professional career
Jones signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024.