About Walter

Walter Junior Jones (born January 19, 1974 in Aliceville, Alabama) is a retired former American football offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League.

College career

Jones attended Holmes Community College for two seasons, where he was named Mississippi Junior College Player of the Year by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger in 1994. Then 6′5″ and 265 pounds, Jones played both offensive tackle and tight end. He allowed just one sack in two seasons.

After transferring to Florida State University, Jones had to redshirt the 1995 season. As a junior in 1996, Jones started 11 games and the 1997 Sugar Bowl for the Seminoles and allowed one sack, subsequently earning Second-team All-ACC honors. He decided to forego his final year of college eligibility and entered the 1977 NFL Draft.

Professional career

Walter Jones was drafted by the Seahawks sixth overall in the 1997 NFL Draft. He has started every game he has played in since his rookie season. Jones was a member of the 2005 Seahawks team that reached Super Bowl XL against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In 2006, Jones topped the list of the 101 best NFL players by the Sporting News.

Jones is a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and seven-time All-Pro. Jones is perhaps the best at his position in the NFL, as he paved the way for Shaun Alexander's early success and now clears the way for Julius Jones. From 1998 through 2000 he also helped Ricky Watters to achieve three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons for the Seahawks.

Walter Jones was recognized by John Madden as the best player in the NFL in 2004 in a broadcast. He has also recognized Walter Jones in numerous broadcasts as the best Left Tackle in the NFL and possibly the best of all time.

On October 28, 2009, Jones was placed on injured reserve by the Seahawks, effectively ending his season. In a press conference the same day, Jones stated his intention to play in 2010.

After plagued from many injuries from 2009-2010, Walter Jones announced on his twitter that he would retire saying, "I have came to the conclusion it is time for me to retire from football."

Jones announced his retirement from the Seahawks on April 29, 2010. The Seahawks immediately announced the retirement of his number, 71.





		Walter Jones Retires After 13 Seasons (4/29/2010)




		About Walter Walter Junior Jones (born January 19, 1974 in Aliceville, Alabama) is a retired former American football offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. College career Jones attended Holmes Community College for two seasons, where he was named Mississippi Junior College Player of the Year by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger in 1994. Then 6′5″ and 265 pounds, Jones played both offensive tackle and tight end. He allowed just one sack in two seasons. After transferring to Florida State University, Jones had to redshirt the 1995 season. As a junior in 1996, Jones started 11 games and the 1997 Sugar Bowl for the Seminoles and allowed one sack, subsequently earning Second-team All-ACC honors. He decided to forego his final year of college eligibility and entered the 1977 NFL Draft. Professional career Walter Jones was drafted by the Seahawks sixth overall in the 1997 NFL Draft. He has started every game he has played in since his rookie season. Jones was a member of the 2005 Seahawks team that reached Super Bowl XL against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In 2006, Jones topped the list of the 101 best NFL players by the Sporting News. Jones is a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and seven-time All-Pro. Jones is perhaps the best at his position in the NFL, as he paved the way for Shaun Alexander's early success and now clears the way for Julius Jones. From 1998 through 2000 he also helped Ricky Watters to achieve three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons for the Seahawks. Walter Jones was recognized by John Madden as the best player in the NFL in 2004 in a broadcast. He has also recognized Walter Jones in numerous broadcasts as the best Left Tackle in the NFL and possibly the best of all time. On October 28, 2009, Jones was placed on injured reserve by the Seahawks, effectively ending his season. In a press conference the same day, Jones stated his intention to play in 2010. After plagued from many injuries from 2009-2010, Walter Jones announced on his twitter that he would retire saying, "I have came to the conclusion it is time for me to retire from football." Jones announced his retirement from the Seahawks on April 29, 2010. The Seahawks immediately announced the retirement of his number, 71.