Marvin Jones (football player)
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| Marvin Jones | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 18, 1972 (age 34) |
| Place of birth |  Miami, FL |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| College | Florida State |
| NFL Draft | 1993 / Round 1/ Pick 4 |
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| Team(s) | |
| 1993-2003 | New York Jets |
Marvin Maurice Jones (born June 18, 1972) is a former NFL American football player for the New York Jets. Jones played middle linebacker for the Jets from 1993-2003 and recorded a career high 135 tackles in 2000. Jones was drafted in the first round with the 4th overall pick out of FSU in 1993. Jones signed a one-day contract along with Mo Lewis with the Jets to retire following the 2004 season.
Nicknamed "Shade Tree" Jones was named a first team All-Pro in 2000.[1] In that same year his alma mater Florida State inducted him into their Hall of Fame.[2] Jones finished his career with 1200 tackles, the third highest total in Jets history.[3]
| Preceded by Erick Anderson |
Butkus Award Winner 1992 |
Succeeded by Trev Alberts |
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