Jonathan Hefney
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers — No. 43 | |
Defensive Back | |
Date of birth: February 27, 1985 | |
Place of birth: Rock Hill, South Carolina | |
Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | Weight: 185 lb (84 kg) |
National Football League debut | |
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No regular season or postseason appearances | |
Career history | |
College: Tennessee | |
Teams: * Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2008-Present) |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Jonathan Hefney (born February 27, 1985 in Rock Hill, South Carolina) is an American football defensive back currently playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hefney was a four-year starter as a free safety for the Volunteers and was expected to be selected early in the 2008 NFL Draft. Instead, he went undrafted, and signed with the Bucs a few moments after the event ended.[1]
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[edit] High school career
Hefney played high school football at Rock Hill High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He led his school to an undefeated record in 2002. Following his senior season, Hefney played at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia.[2]
[edit] College career
Hefney has been a four year starter at either cornerback or safety during his time at Tennessee, starting every game except for the 2004 season opener against UNLV. Hefney has also garnered attention as a punt return specialist. [2]