Leonard Fournette Girlfriend
Jamie Jones is the loving girlfriend of NFL player, Leonard Fournette. Fournette is the talented 6’0″ running back for the Buffalo Bills. Founette previously played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and college football at LSU.
Jamie’s NFL stud is a former LSU superstar running back who decided to enter this years’ NFL draft. Leonard Fournette III was born on January 18, 1995. The New Orleans native was raised along with siblings Latae, Lanata, and Lanard.
Fournette’s home life, growing up in the Seventh Ward of New Orleans, was a constant struggle of violence and attempts to stay safe. Two months before he graduated from high school, Fournette’s cousin was shot and it’s a paint that has stayed with him all his life.
He played football since he was six years old. He played varsity football at St. Augustine High School when he was just a freshman and rushed for whopping 2,500 yards and 30 touchdowns. He graduated as the No. 1 overall recruit by several different outlets and was consistently described as the top running back in the country. He signed with LSU out of high school, looking to stay close to home and close to his roots.
His gridiron performances have skyrocketed him to the top of the NFL prospect charts.
Leonard Fournette LSU
Leonard Fournette’s College Career:
Freshman Season:
- High Expectations: Entered college with high expectations and was often compared to Adrian Peterson.
- Debut: On August 30, 2014, debuted against Wisconsin with 18 yards on eight carries.
- Season Highlights:
- Impressive performance against New Mexico State with 122 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
- Notable game against Florida with 140 rushing yards and two touchdowns, securing a last-second win.
- Finished the season with a remarkable 143 rushing yards and two touchdowns against Notre Dame in the 2014 Music City Bowl.
Sophomore Season:
- Dominant Performances: Started the season strong with 159 rushing yards and three touchdowns against Mississippi State.
- Recorded a career-high 244 rushing yards and two touchdowns against Syracuse.
- Historic streak of three consecutive 200+ yards rushing games.
- Set school records with 1,953 rushing yards and 22 rushing touchdowns.
- Earned consensus All-America honors and finished sixth in Heisman Trophy voting.
- Notable performance in the 2015 Texas Bowl with 212 rushing yards and five total touchdowns.
Junior Season:
- Heisman Contender: Entered the season as a Heisman Trophy contender.
- Battled a high ankle sprain and missed games but returned with a record-breaking 284 rushing yards and three touchdowns against Ole Miss.
- Despite injury setbacks, finished the season with 843 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in seven games.
- Declared for the 2017 NFL Draft on December 5, 2016, concluding his college career.
- Finished with 3,830 rushing yards and 40 rushing touchdowns, leaving a notable legacy at LSU.
Leonard Fournette NFL Career Timeline
Jacksonville Jaguars
2017 Season:
- Draft Selection: Leonard Fournette was selected fourth overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2017 NFL Draft.
- Contract Signing: On May 17, 2017, Fournette signed a four-year, $27 million contract with a signing bonus of $18 million.
Rookie Year Performance:
- Debut: Fournette made his regular-season debut on September 10, 2017, against the Houston Texans.
- Impressive Start: He rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown in his debut.
- Notable Achievements: Recorded receiving and rushing touchdowns, posted a franchise-record 90-yard run, and finished the season with 1,040 rushing yards and nine touchdowns.
- Team Success: The Jaguars finished the season 10–6, winning the AFC South.
2017 Playoffs:
- Wild Card Round: Fournette struggled against the Buffalo Bills but managed a win (10–3).
- Divisional Round: Impressive performance against the Steelers with 109 yards and three touchdowns in a win (45–42).
- AFC Championship: Ran for 76 yards and a touchdown, but the Jaguars lost to the Patriots (24–20).
2018 Season:
- Injuries and Suspension: Fournette dealt with hamstring injuries, missed several games, and was suspended for a fight.
- Stats: Finished the season with 439 rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns, and 185 receiving yards with a receiving touchdown.
2019 Season:
- Record-Setting Game: Rushed for 225 yards against the Denver Broncos in Week 4.
- Overall Performance: Totaled 1,152 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, and 76 receptions for 522 receiving yards.
- Contract Status: The Jaguars declined Fournette’s fifth-year option in May 2020.
- Release: On August 31, 2020, the Jaguars waived Fournette after being unable to trade him.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2020 Season:
- Contract with Buccaneers: On September 6, 2020, Fournette signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Regular Season Performance: Recorded 97 carries for 367 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns, along with 36 receptions for 233 receiving yards.
- Playoffs Highlights:
- Wild Card Round: Rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown against the Washington Football Team (31–23 win).
- Divisional Round: Contributed 63 rushing yards, 5 catches for 44 yards, and a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints (30–20 win).
- NFC Championship: Gained 55 rushing yards and a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers (31–26 win).
- Super Bowl LV: Impressive performance with 89 rushing yards, a touchdown, and 4 catches for 46 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs (31–9 win).
- Nickname: Earned the nickname “Playoff Lenny” for his standout playoff performances.
2021 Season:
- Re-signing with Buccaneers: On March 31, 2021, Fournette re-signed with the Buccaneers on a one-year deal worth $3.25 million.
- Jersey Number Change: Opted to wear number 7 after the NFL uniform numbers rule change.
- Week 6: Notable performance against the Philadelphia Eagles with 127 scrimmage yards and two rushing touchdowns.
- Week 12: Exceptional game against the Colts with 100 rushing yards, 31 receiving yards, and four total touchdowns.
- Injury and IR: Suffered a hamstring injury in Week 15, placed on injured reserve on December 23, 2021.
- Season Stats: Finished the season with 812 rushing yards, eight rushing touchdowns, 69 receptions for 454 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns.
2022 Season:
- Contract Extension: On March 23, 2022, Fournette re-signed with the Buccaneers on a three-year, $21 million contract.
- Week 1: Started the season with 127 rushing yards on 21 carries in a victory over the Dallas Cowboys (19–3).
- Week 5: Notable performance against the Atlanta Falcons with 139 scrimmage yards, one rushing touchdown, and one receiving touchdown (21–15 win).
- Week 16: Gained 162 scrimmage yards against the Arizona Cardinals (19–16 win).
- Season Stats: Accumulated 668 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, 73 receptions for 523 receiving yards, and three receiving touchdowns.
2023 Season:
- Release: On March 17, 2023, Fournette was released by the Buccaneers.
Buffalo Bills
- Joining the Bills: On October 31, 2023, Fournette signed with the Bills’ practice squad.
- Week 16: Made his 2023 debut during the Bills’ Week 16 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Leonard Fournette Jersey
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans can purchase their official Leonard Fournette’s #7 jersey on the Buccaneers Shop. You can also find a great selection at Fanatics.
Leonard Fournette Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Leonard Fournette has a net worth estimated at $10 Million. According to the International Business Times, Fournette has earned $23 million during his three seasons playing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Leonard Fournette Contract Salary
On March 22, 2022, Leonard Fournette’ signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He earns an annual salary of $289,800.
Leonard Fournette was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) on March 16, 2023, resulting in a cap clearance of $3.4 million.
- Fournette first signed a four-year, $27 million contract with an $18 million signing bonus with the Jacksonville Jaguars on May 17, 2017.
- He signed a one-year contract with Tampa Bay on September 6, 2020.
- Fournette agreed to a one-year, $3.25 million contract extension with the Buccaneers on March 31, 2021.
Leonard Fournette Girlfriend & Children
Jamie Jones
Leonard doesn’t speak much about his personal life but has been in a relationship with baby mama Jamie Jones –who goes by Jaymee and _jamiieeeee_ on Instagram–for years.
Leonard and lovely Jaymee have been dating way too long. The two are believed to have met while attending high school and are the proud parents of one child.
The couple named their adorable daughter, Lyric Jae Fournette. Lyric was conceived before Leonard’s freshman year at LSU and has stated her birth in 2015, changed his life.
“Having a child humbled me a lot. It made me realize it’s not about me anymore. Every decision that I make can affect her future, too. So, I try my best to be the best man for her; best father.”
Leonard Fournette Girlfriend Jamie Jones will certainly make an interesting NFL Wag. She is as outspoken as they come. The young baby mama is very active on social media and before she set her Twitter account private, she was often caught talking about, well, just about everything that came to her mind including her relationship with Leonard. According to media, she even expressed that her life revolves very much around how well Leonard does.
Since her man is busy trying to make it in the NFL, Lyric usually stays with her mother, Jamie ‘Jaymee” Jones, or with Fournette’s mother, Lory.
Jamie Jones and Lyric were regular faces during Leonard’s time at LSU. Her little daughter became somewhat of a sensation on campus while visiting daddy.
Fournette welcomed second child, a baby son Leonard Fournette IV, born on giving Lyric a little brother.
Leonard Fournette Girlfriend Jamie gave birth to their third child and second daughter in 2020.
You can follow Leonard Fournette girlfriend Jaime Jones on Instagram where she has over 3,200 followers and you can also find her on Twitter here.
