Julian Good-Jones Bio
Julian Good-Jones is an American professional football guard for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa State Cyclones and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2020. Good-Jones has also played with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Early Life and Background
Julian Good-Jones was born on March 2, 1997, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He attended Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, where he was recognized as one of the top offensive line prospects in Iowa. During his senior year, he was named first-team all-state and co-offensive most valuable player of the district, contributing to his team’s impressive average of over 40 points and 280 rushing yards per game.
Good-Jones was a three-star recruit and chose to play college football at Iowa State University over offers from several other schools, including Indiana, Kansas State, Louisville, and Oregon State. He began his college career in 2015 as a redshirt and quickly established himself as a key player on the team.
Path to American Football
In his second year at Iowa State, Julian Good-Jones started 11 games at right tackle, helping the team average 421.6 yards of offense per game. His performance earned him first-team academic all-conference honors. The following year, he transitioned to center and started all 13 games, receiving honorable mention all-conference recognition.
Good-Jones continued to excel, starting all but one game at left tackle in 2018 and earning honorable mention All-Big 12 for the second consecutive season. As a senior in 2019, he started 12 games at left tackle and was named first-team all-conference. His streak of 49 consecutive starts was the longest in Iowa State history and among the longest in Football Bowl Subdivision history.
Julian Good-Jones Career
Early Career (2020)
Calgary Stampeders (2021–2022)
In 2021, Good-Jones signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He made an immediate impact, appearing in seven regular-season games and one postseason game. In 2022, he returned to the Stampeders and started 15 games, contributing to the team’s success as they led the league in offensive performance, allowing only 17 sacks and averaging 6.4 yards per rush.
Philadelphia Eagles (Second Stint) (2023)
After the 2022 CFL season, Good-Jones received a tryout with the Philadelphia Eagles and was signed to a future contract in January 2023. He was waived on August 29, 2023, but re-signed to the practice squad shortly thereafter.
Washington Commanders (2023–Present)
On November 7, 2023, Julian Good-Jones was signed by the Washington Commanders from the Eagles’ practice squad. He made his debut in the 2023 season, playing two snaps in the season finale against the Dallas Cowboys. Good-Jones was waived by the team on August 27, 2024, but joined their practice squad the following day. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Commanders on January 28, 2025.
Julian Good-Jones Award Nominations
Throughout his career, Julian Good-Jones has received recognition for his performance on the field, including being named first-team All-Big 12 in 2019.
Julian Good-Jones Awards Won
Julian Good-Jones has achieved notable accolades during his football career, including being named first-team All-Big 12 in 2019, highlighting his skills and contributions to his teams.
Julian Good-Jones Family
Information regarding Julian Good-Jones’s family is not publicly available.
Personal Life
Details about Julian Good-Jones’s personal life, including marital status and children, are not publicly disclosed.