Terry Jones (tight end)

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Terry Jones, Jr. (born 1979-12-03 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama) is a tight end who currently plays for Team Alabama of the All American Football League. He played four years at the University of Alabama, the alma mater of his father, Terry Jones, Sr., who was a defensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers from 1978-84. He was selected in fifth roumd, 155th overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2002 NFL Draft.

[edit] College career

Jones started three years at the University of Alabama. Chosen team captain for his senior season, when he earned All-SEC honors after posting 10 catches for 115 yards and 2 touchdowns. Missed five games his junior season after tearing a ligament in his left knee. Did started as a true freshman. He has a Business Degree from the University.

[edit] Professional career

Played in 14 games his rookie season, managing 1 touchdown and 11 catches in 14 games, and posted similar numbers over his 3 years overall in Baltmore, periodically picking up more game time when starter Todd Heap was sidelined with injuries. Waived by the Baltimore Ravens on November 12, 2005 after seeing no action with the team, where the San Francisco 49ers were awarded his rights off waivers on November 15, 2005 and Jones finished out 7 games. He was re-signed after the season and ultimately waived in early September the 2005 NFL season.