Former LSU safety Chad Jones, who the Giants selected in the third round of April's NFL Draft, was involved in a serious car accident in New Orleans around 6:15 Friday morning. He was listed between critical and stable condition, according to New Orleans EMS spokesman Jeb Tate.
Jones, 21, suffered a fractured leg and had arteries and nerves exposed, according to CBS affiliate WWL-TV. His father Alfred told a local radio station that he was alert when paramedics took him to a nearby hospital.
Firefighters and members of the emergency rescue division needed 20 minutes to extricate Jones from the mangled black SUV. Tate added that the injuries were "substantial."
Jones signed a contract with the Giants on June 11 that was believed to be worth $2.6 milion over four years. His agent Rocky Arceneaux did not immediately return a phone call. The severity of the injuries is unknown.
Giants spokesperson Pat Hanlon said that the team was still gathering information as of late Friday morning.
LSU coach Les Miles acknowledged the accident on his Twitter account saying, "Just got news about Chad Jones' car accident. We are praying for Chad and his family. Keep him in your prayers."
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