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• Professional football running back Felix Jones plays for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League. Jones was drafted 22nd overall in the 2008 NFL draft by the Cowboys. During his rookie season, Jones missed playing time with a hamstring injury and had hoped to return to the team once his injury had healed.Star-Telegram.com: Hamstring Keeps Dallas Cowboys' Feliz Jones Sidelines Jones however, was placed on injured reserve by the Cowboys on November 20, 2008, after reportedly suffering a left toe injury during his rehab for the hamstring injury.ESPN.com: Felix Jones Injured During Rehab...

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: May 8, 1987
  2. Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma
  3. Height: 6'0"
  4. Weight: 207 lbs
  5. High school: Booker T. Washington in Oklahoma
  6. Position: Running back
  7. College: University of Arkansas
  8. College debut: 2005
  9. Nickname: The Cat

• High School Career

  Jones played at Booker T. Washington High School in Oklahoma under head coach Antwain Jimmerson. Even with a broken ankle, in his senior year, he racked up 80 yards rushing, with 20 touchdowns. He had a career total of 2,282 yards with 48 touchdowns.

• Scholarships

  Jones was offered scholarships from Tennessee, Texas A&M, Kansas, Louisiana State and Nebraska, and decided to go to the University of Arkansas, even though he had originally signed a letter of intent to go to Oklahoma State. He started 11 games of the 36 he played in to finish 22nd in the country with a total of 2,956 yards with 20 touchdowns.

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