NegativeBustThu, July 23, 2026
Jones Jr. ranked dead last among Poles' 2022-23 picks; third-round bust with 12 catches.
Velus JonesWRSEA
Originally drafted as a wide receiver in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Velus Jones Jr. caught only 12 passes for the Bears and was ranked last (21st) among Ryan Poles' 2022-2023 draft picks. He switched to running back in 2024 to improve roster chances but fumbled four times in 27 games before the Bears released him midway through his third year, actively costing the team games.
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Velus Jones Jr. only ever caught 12 passes for the Bears. He eventually made the change to running back to improve his chances of making the 53-man roster with a better group of weapons in 2024. His pre-draft specialty as a returner didn't pan out, as he fumbled four times in 27 games before the Bears released him midway through his third year
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Velus Jones fantasy football FAQ
- What did Windy City Gridiron say about Velus Jones?
- Originally drafted as a wide receiver in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Velus Jones Jr. caught only 12 passes for the Bears and was ranked last (21st) among Ryan Poles' 2022-2023 draft picks. He switched to running back in 2024 to improve roster chances but fumbled four times in 27 games before the Bears released him midway through his third year, actively costing the team games.
- Is this good or bad for Velus Jones's fantasy football value?
- STACKED tags this as a negative fantasy football signal for Velus Jones (WR SEA). Jones Jr. ranked dead last among Poles' 2022-23 picks; third-round bust with 12 catches.
- Where can I see Velus Jones's full 2026 fantasy outlook, projections, and ADP?
- Velus Jones's complete 2026 fantasy football outlook — projections, ADP movement across every platform, injury context, and all source-backed STACKED insights — is on their STACKED player profile.
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