Maurice Jones-Drew is a former NFL running back who was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft, 60th overall, was named to the Pro Bowl three times, and led the NFL in rushing yards in 2011. He played his first eight seasons with the Jaguars, through 2013. In his final season he played for the Oakland Raiders.

On March 5, 2015, Maurice Jones-Drew announced his retirement from the NFL. He was the Jaguars' second leading rusher of all time behind Fred Taylor.[25] On April 28, 2015, he signed a one-day contract to officially retire as a Jaguar.