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Former LSU LB Deion Jones Wins NFL Defensive Rookie Of The Month

by Staff Reporter

September 29, 201612 Comments

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Former LSU and current Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for his performance during September. Per AtlantaFalcons.com:

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Through three games, Atlanta’s second-round pick has recorded 25 total tackles, which ranks first among all rookies in that category. In Week 3, New Orleans native Jones had quite the homecoming at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Monday Night Football, totaling nine tackles (eight solo), one interception and two passes defensed.

Jones and his family were displaced during hurricane Katrina when it hit the city 10 years ago but on Monday night, he lifted Atlanta to a victory over his hometown team with a 90-yard pick six. With the Saints trailing 38-25 and driving, the rookie from LSU intercepted a Drew Brees pass and raced down the sideline to put the Falcons up by 20 with just over a quarter to play. Jones’ pick six was tied for the third longest in franchise history behind Tom Pridemore (101), Chevis Jackson (95), and Ken Reaves (90).

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TKLSUMD•104 months

The Saints hate LSU players.

Datbayoubengal•104 months

I'll never know why it took 30 years to get Debo on the field. Guy was an instant impact player his only starting season, and he flashed on defense as early as a freshman.

goodgrin•104 months

I'm so happy to see one of Bradley Dale Peveto's proteges do well in the NFL! Let's see... He started a whopping one year for LSU, amirite?? Chavis and Peveto sure knew how to identify LBs that could have helped out LSU's defense back then. I keep looking for Welter on NFL rosters, but he must've disappeared like the 13th floor on a high rise hotel.

RaginRed•104 months

One of my all-time favorite LSU players. Always a special teams standout. Waited and waited for his opportunity and had a memorable senior season. Good for him.

DoubleDown•104 months

He's playing well to decent for a rookie but he's also looked very confused on quite a few plays through 3 games. I know, he's a rookie so maybe I'm setting the bar too high but still, pretty solid 1st month of the season for the rookie.

DoubleDown•104 months

My previous comment got downvotes?

VesperiaLSU•104 months

And the Saints passed on him, again lol

bearfan22•104 months

debooooooooooooooooooooooooo

TigerSpray•104 months

Payton is a bama lovin' job losin' SOB..... Happy for Mr. Jones.

Violent Tally•104 months

But the Aints can't see any LSU players for 90 miles away. Payton is blind to P&G.

themunch•104 months

Congrats dude....