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CFL, NFL, XFL

Jones, Cardale

CARDS: Topps XFL 2020, Topps XFL 2020 Future Stars, Topps XFL 2020 Certified, Panini Contenders Draft Picks 2016 School Colors, Topps XFL NOW 2020 #2, Topps XFL NOW 2020 #8, Panini Contenders 2016 Gameday
ACQUIRED: Box Breaker, 2020. Future Considerations, 2020. Paid Signing, 2024

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Cardale Jones played QB for the Ohio State University from 2013-2016.
  • He got his first start in the Big Ten Championship Game in 2014, when he threw for 257 yards and 3 TDs- and was named MVP of the game.
  • After a battle with JT Barrett for the starting role, Jones earned the starting nod in 2015.
  • Started 7 games throwing for 1460 yards and 8 TDs (5 INT), while rushing for 193 yards on 64 carries (2 TD).
  • Declared for the 2016 NFL Draft.
  • Selected in the 4th round by the Buffalo Bills.
  • Buried on the depth chart behind Tyrod Taylor and EJ Manuel, he completed 6 of 11 passes for 96 yards and an interception his rookie year.
  • Traded to the Chargers in 2017.
  • Spent 2018 on the Chargers practice squad.
  • Released in 2019, and joined the Seahawks for a bit over a week.
  • Joined the DC Defenders of the XFL20 later that year.
  • Had a solid debut in the league completing 16 of 26 passes for 291 yards and 2 TDs for the team’s first win.
  • Finished the abbreviated season with 674 yards on 61 of 113 passing (4 TD to 7 INT).
  • Briefly was on the radar of the Edmonton Elks of the CFL and then later the Massachusetts Pirates in ’22.

NOTES:

My good friend Seth Lessans- a season ticketholder of the Defenders in 2020, was willing to help me get any autographs I wanted, so I cashed in big time with a bunch of players including Cardale on his Panini Contenders School Colors card. I’ve tried to keep up with Seth, but our communication is spotty for whatever reason. I hope he’s doing okay.

I got a few of these really nice XFL cards of Cardale, but I didn’t want to risk them TTM or pay the going rate I’d seen at a few events of roughly 50 bucks per item. Eventually I was able to find an event through the same broker that got me Pete Mandley a few months ago for an extremely reasonable price. I went ahead and cashed in nearly all my set needs.

Cardale maintains that he still loves the game and is ready to suit up at any time.