"One is punt returner Marcus Jones, who now possesses the highest punt return average in NFL history. And that's not even half his story. Jones is also a top slot cornerback, and though he stands only 5'8" tall, he plays much bigger. He's one of the Patriots' top three cornerbacks. Yet, as a punt returner, he exhibits amazing explosiveness. He can take a punt to the house on any given play. And when he does, it's a game-changer."
"In his 4-year career, Jones has returned three punts for touchdowns. The longest was for 94 yards. This season, he has two punt returns for touchdowns, and his yards per return are a staggering 18.8 yards. And he's now he's setting records as the NFL's best ever. From ESPN Research: Marcus Jones' 3rd career punt return TD. He now has 75 career punt returns, which qualifies him for the official NFL record book."
Marcus Jones emerged as a game-changing specialist and reliable slot corner for the New England Patriots. Jones, listed at 5'8", combines high-level slot coverage with elite punt-return explosiveness, capable of returning punts for touchdowns at any moment. Over four NFL seasons, he has three career punt return touchdowns, including a 94-yard return, and an exceptional punt return average that qualifies for NFL records. In 2025 he totaled two punt return touchdowns with an 18.8 yards per return average and contributed defensively with tackles, tackles for loss, an interception, and passes defended.
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