Jarvis Jones Jarvis Jerrell Jones ( born October 13 , 1989 ) nicknamed Dawg Bones , is an American football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League ( NFL ) . He played college football for the University of Georgia , and was recognized as a consensus All - American twice . Due to his penchant for bone - shattering tackles during his time at Georgia , Jones is sometimes referred to as " Dawg Bones " Jones . The Pittsburgh Steelers selected him in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft . Early years . Jones was born in Columbus , Georgia and grew up in Lumpkin and Richland , Georgia . He attended Carver High School in Columbus , Georgia , where he led his high school football team to a state title in 2007 , and was rated as a four - star recruit by Rivals . com . In addition to playing football , he was also an all - state basketball player . He was ranked the 59th best high school prospect by ESPN . He played in the 2009 U . S . Army All - American Bowl . College career . 2009 season . Jones attended University of Southern California ( USC ) for his freshman year , during which he saw action as a special teams and backup player for the USC Trojans Football team . In the first eight games , he recorded 13 tackles , including 1 . 5 tackles for loss . During the game against Oregon Jones suffered a neck injury . He was later diagnosed with spinal stenosis and the USC medical staff would not clear him to play for the team again . 2010 season . When the USC medical staff would not allow Jones to practice in the spring of 2010 , Jones asked for and was granted a release to transfer . His high school coach contacted Georgia , Auburn , and Florida State to discuss the possibility with the teams ' coaches . After meeting with Georgia Bulldogs defensive coordinator Todd Grantham , Jones underwent medical testing by the Georgia staff and was cleared to play football for the University of Georgia . He would have to redshirt during the 2010 season in compliance with NCAA transfer rules . 2011 season . Jones started every game in the 2011 season , recording a career high 4 sacks against Florida on October 29 . He posted 70 total tackles including 19 . 5 for a loss , 13 . 5 sacks ( which led the SEC ) , 2 forced fumbles and 26 quarterback hurries . He was recognized as a consensus first - team All - American , having been named to the first teams of ESPN , the American Football Coaches Association , the Football Writers Association of America , and the Walter Camp Football Foundation . 2012 season . In 12 games , Jones recorded 85 tackles , 24 tackles - for - loss , 14 . 5 sacks , 1 interception , 7 forced fumbles , and 2 fumbles recovered . He missed games against Kentucky and Florida Atlantic . He played an integral role in wins over Missouri and Florida . So far Jones has been named an AFCA First Team All - American , the Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press and voted The 2012 Premier Player of College Football by sports fans . Professional career . Pittsburgh Steelers ( 2013 - present ) . 2013 : Rookie Year . On April 25 , 2013 , Jones was selected with the 17th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2013 NFL Draft . He wears jersey No . 95 for the team . Throughout the early part of the season , he has been in regular rotation with Jason Worilds at right outside line backer . His first sack in the NFL was recorded on November 10 , 2013 against the Buffalo Bills . During his rookie season of 2013 , Jones played in 14 games making 40 tackles , 4 passes defended , and 1 sack . Personal . His older brother , Darcell Kitchens , was murdered outside of a bar in Richland , Georgia . Endorsements . Jones signed an endorsement deal for Subway during April 2013 , just days before the 2013 draft .