Daniel Stephen Jones, nicknamed “Danny Dimes“, is an American football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).
Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Jones played football at Duke University and had a successful career with the Duke Blue Devils.
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- Full name: Daniel Stephen Jones
- Stage Name: Danny Dimes
- Date of birth: May 27, 1997
- Age: 27 years old
- Place of birth: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Football Quarterback
- Height: 1.96m
- Parents: Steve Jones and Becca Jones.
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: $25 million
Early life and education
Daniel Jones was born on May 27, 1997 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. He was raised by his parents, Steve Jones and Becca Jones.
However, details about any siblings he may have are not publicly disclosed. Daniel attended Charlotte Latin School. He is American and Catholic.
Career
The New York Giants drafted Daniel Jones in the first round, with the sixth pick, of the 2019 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year, $25.664 million rookie contract with a $16.7 million signing bonus.
Despite a strong preseason, Jones was named the backup quarterback to veteran Eli Manning to start the 2019 season. Jones made his NFL debut in Week 1, replacing Manning and completing 3 of 4 passes for 17 yards with one lost touchdown.
Jones was then named the starting quarterback for Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jones had an impressive performance in his first start, throwing for 336 yards, 2 passing touchdowns and 2 running touchdowns in a 32-31 comeback victory. He became the first Giants rookie QB to win in his first start since 1980.
Jones went on to start for the Giants, leading them to a 2-0 record in his first two starts. He then had some ups and downs throughout the rest of the season, throwing for over 300 yards in a few games but also struggling with lost touchdowns.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @danieljones3
- Facebook Name: Daniel Jones
- Twitter Username: @Daniel_Jones10
Personal life
Daniel Jones and Ella Bonafede have been in a serious relationship since college. The couple are not reported to have children.
Their relationship has remained strong and stable over the years, showing that they have built a solid foundation since their college days.
Net worth
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is estimated to be worth $25 million.
His income comes primarily from his professional football career, with the majority of his wealth coming through NFL player contracts and sponsorships.
