Marcus Jones holds the NB · Starter spot in New England Patriots’s cornerback room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Marcus Jones played 21 games in 2025 with a 71% snap share.

Marcus Jones is a 5'8", 185-pound cornerback for the New England Patriots, drafted 85th overall in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. With four years of experience, he primarily plays nickel back and serves as the team's punt returner. In 2025, Jones recorded 4 interceptions, 15 passes defensed, and 3 sacks while also recording 2 punt return touchdowns. He was named a team captain for the first time and earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors in Week 4 after returning 3 punts for 167 yards with an 87-yard touchdown against Carolina. His 2025 performance included a pick-six at Cincinnati and multiple games with 100+ punt return yards, establishing him as a dual-threat defender and returner.

CollegeHouston; TroyDraftRound 3 · No. 85 overall · 2022 · NEHometownEnterprise, ALAlso playsPR1