David Jones (cornerback)

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

David Jones

Free Agent
Cornerback
Personal information
Date of birth: September 19, 1985 (1985-09-19) (age 26)
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	Weight: 196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
College: Wingate
NFL Draft: 2007 / Round: 5 / Pick: 145
Debuted in 2007 for the Cincinnati Bengals
Career history
New Orleans Saints* (2007) Cincinnati Bengals (2007-2010) Jacksonville Jaguars (2010-2011)
Career highlights and awards
N/A
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2010
Tackles	89
Sacks	0.0
INTs	1
Pass Deflections	10
Stats at NFL.com

David Jones (born September 19, 1985) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. Jones was most recently a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the National Football League. He played college football for the Wingate University Bulldogs.

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

Jones was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the 5th Round (145th Overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft and played in all five of their preseason games but was then cut by the Saints and claimed off of waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals on September 9. He was then 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.

References

1. ^ http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81a47022/article/bengals-acquire-safety-nelson-from-jags-for-cb-jones-pick?module=HP_headlines
2. ^ Hobson, Geoff (January 18, 2011). "Jones eyes another comeback". Bengals.com. http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Jones-eyes-another-comeback/67fc8e83-4fc8-496c-a7e4-e88848770215. Retrieved 4 April 2011. 

External links

• Cincinnati Bengals bio

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Name	Jones, David
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