David Jones (cornerback)

For the Hall of Fame St. Louis Rams defensive end of the same name, see Deacon Jones.
David Jones

Jones at Redskins training camp in 2012.
Free agent
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Date of birth: September 19, 1985
Place of birth: Greenville, South Carolina
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight: 196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
College: Wingate
NFL draft: 2007 / Round: 5 / Pick: 145
Career history
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Career NFL statistics as of Week 9, 2012
Tackles: 101
Pass deflections: 11
Interceptions: 1
Forced fumbles: 1
Stats at NFL.com

David Jones (born September 19, 1985) is a free agent American football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. He played college football for Wingate University.

Jones has also been a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Washington Redskins.

College career

Jones attended Wingate University where he earned the name Jam Hands Jones. He is the first player ever from his college to be drafted to the NFL. He played between 2003-2006 where he made 15 interceptions and 110 tackles. He was a marketing major.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Jones was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round (145th Overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft and played in all five of their preseason games, but was then cut by the Saints.

Cincinnati Bengals

Jones was claimed off of waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals on September 9, 2007.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Jones was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars for safety Reggie Nelson and a conditional draft pick on September 4, 2010.[1] It was later announced that the conditions for the draft pick were not met, so this was a one-for-one trade.[2] Jones was released from the Jaguars on September 12, 2011. He was re-signed on December 3.[3]

Washington Redskins

On July 24, 2012, Jones signed with the Washington Redskins.[4] He was released on August 31, 2012 for final cuts before the start of the 2012 season.[5] The Redskins re-signed him on September 25.[6] After playing five games, he was waived again on November 6.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Bengals acquire safety Nelson from Jags for CB Jones, pick
  2. ↑ Hobson, Geoff (January 18, 2011). "Jones eyes another comeback". Bengals.com. Retrieved 4 April 2011.
  3. ↑ "Middleton to IR, Jones signed". Jaguars.com. December 3, 2011. Retrieved 2012-08-16.
  4. ↑ Tinsman, Brian (July 24, 2012). "Redskins Sign Jones, Waive Minnifield". Redskins.com. Retrieved 2012-07-24.
  5. ↑ Campbell, Rich (August 31, 2012). "Redskins reducing their roster to 53 on Friday". WashingtonTimes.com. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
  6. ↑ Tinsman, Brian (September 25, 2012). "Redskins Waive Butler, Bring Back Jones". Redskins.com. Retrieved 2012-09-25.
  7. ↑ Tinsman, Brian (November 6, 2012). "Redskins Activate Sundberg, Clear Brown". Redskins.com. Retrieved 2012-11-07.

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