The Houston Gamblers re-signed offensive lineman Avery Jones on Tuesday according to the UFL Transactions page.
Avery Jones is six foot four and weighs 307 pounds. The 26-year-old from Havelock, North Carolina, was drafted by the Houston Gamblers in the 2026 UFL Draft. In 2026, Jones played in one game against the Dallas Renegades. The Gamblers released him on April 2, 2026.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Jones as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. In 2024, he played three preseason games. The Buccaneers released him on September 3, 2024. The Houston Roughnecks signed Jones on January 6, 2025. In 2025, Jones played in nine games.
Houston averaged 18.3 points per game, four rushing yards per game, 185.4 passing yards per game, 274.4 total yards per game, 17 touchdowns, and allowed 15 sacks, finishing 5-5 for the season.
Collegiately, Jones played two seasons at North Carolina (2018-19), playing one game for the Tar Heels. Next, he transferred to East Carolina (2020-22), playing center in 32 games for the Pirates. In 2022, East Carolina’s offense averaged 32.54 points per game, 170.6 rushing yards per game, 290.46 passing yards per game, 461.1 total yards per game, and 55 touchdowns, finishing 8-5 for the season and beating Coastal Carolina in the TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl 55-29.
Then, he transferred to Auburn in 2023, playing center in eight games for the Tigers. In 2023, Auburn’s offense averaged 26.15 points per game, 189 rushing yards per game, 162.2 passing yards per game, 351.2 total yards per game, and 43 touchdowns, finishing 3-5 for the season.
