James Jones

A Super Bowl champion wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, James Jones is known for his strong hands and playmaking abilities that are a key ingredient in Green Bay’s explosive offense.  Drafted by Green Bay in the 3rd round of the 2007 NFL Draft, James has been a consistent contributor since his rookie season.

James' Super Bowl season was his best year statistically with 50 receptions for 679 yards and 5 touchdowns. “He’s always shown us when he gets a chance in the game, he’s going to make plays,” Packers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers said of Jones.  In 2010 James displayed his play making ability in marquee games against Minnesota, Dallas, and New England totaling for 325 and two touchdowns.  James impressed in the 2010 playoffs with a touchdown against Philadelphia and a spectacular 20-yard score against the Atlanta Falcons at the end of the first half to steal the momentum in the Georgia Dome.

James starred at San Jose State where he is ranked third all-time in career receptions.  His 70 catches and 10 Touch Downs in 2006 also rank him high on the school's single-season record list. During his time as a spartan he was a regular at campus blood drives and has been a summertime volunteer coach for kids at football camps in Seattle, Portland, and St. Mary's, California.

James had to overcome many obstacles growing up, as he and his mother moved around different homeless shelters.  These experiences taught James the importance of giving back to the community. James and his wife Tamika established The Love Jones 4 Kids Foundation, a non-profit community based organization that focuses on the needs of children in the communities of Green Bay and his hometown of San Jose. Recently James and Tamika held an auction for two tickets to the Packers NFC championship game in Chicago, with the money donated to New Community Shelter’s Community Meal Program.  James, a frequent talk radio guest, also hosts the statewide TV show Inside the Huddle with teammates Donald Driver, Clay Matthews, and Jermichael Finley.

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