Chris Jones Parents: Meet Mom Mary Woodhouse & Dad Who Proudly Supported His NFL Dream
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Chris Jones might be coming down from the high of the Super Bowl win. With questions surrounding his contract extension, the DT could be hitting free agency soon. Whether the Kansas City Chiefs’ superstar will remain with the reigning champions or not is yet to be decided. If the Chiefs want to keep their defense rock solid, they will surely need #95 in their squad.
Despite these speculations, not much is known about Chris Jones. What kind of upbringing did the defensive tackle experience? And who are his parents?
Chris Jones Sr. and Mary Woodhouse
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The 29-year-old was born to Chris Jones Sr. and Mary Woodhouse and shared his home with two siblings as well. Jones’ excellence in football became visible very early in his life. He was one of the well-known players in his school and later chose to continue football in college as well.
Jones has had unwavering support from both his parents during his NFL journey. He once stated that his parents displayed all his plaques, trophies, and medals with pride in their home, some of them even dating back to his high school days.
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Despite all this, not much is known of Jones’ parents and what they do. The family likes to keep things to themselves, while supporting Chris in his career. Now with the D-lineman nearing free agency, what is his opinion of the Chiefs and his ‘white father’?
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Andy Reid: DT Jones’ ‘father’
Other than having a father in Jones Sr., DT Jones has another father as well. Being a part of the Chiefs for quite some time, Chris Jones surely has a strong bond with the athletes and the coaching staff. However, the 29-year-old once stated that he considers head coach Andy Reid as his ‘white father’. The Chiefs are well-known for having a family-like environment thanks to the camaraderie among the players and the coaching staff.
Expanding on that same bond, Jones said, “He’s been amazing. He’s been like, don’t kill me for this, like the white father in my life.” The DT further opened up about his connection with the Reid family as well. “He’s been very inspirational. His son, Britt Reid, is like a brother to me. His wife Sparkles, she’s like a mother to me, too. So, you know, for me, he’s been family.”
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Jones had a lot more to say about his ‘white father’. He explained, “We’re having those talks. Those mature talks are just having a little five-minute conversation about life and getting the laugh out of it. I think those small things in life go a long way“. Whether the DT will choose to stay with the Chiefs or not, it is clear as day that he enjoys being in the team’s presence and loves the culture present there.
Edited by:
Garima Yadav