Brent Jones

Infobox NFLretired


|caption=
position=Tight End
number=84
birthdate=birth date and age|1963|2|12
Santa Clara, California
debutyear=1987
finalyear=1997
draftyear=1986
draftround=5
draftpick=135
college=Santa Clara
teams=
* San Francisco 49ers (1987-1997)
stat1label=Receptions
stat1value=417
stat2label=Receiving Yards
stat2value=5,195
stat3label=Touchdowns
stat3value=33
nfl=JON106304
highlights=
* Pro Bowl (x4) (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995)
* All-Pro 1992-1994
HOF=
CollegeHOF=80044

Brent Michael Jones (born February 12 1963 in Santa Clara, California) is a former American Football tight end who played almost his entire career with the San Francisco 49ers from (1987 to 1997). He was selected in the 5th round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1986 NFL Draft. Jones won 3 Super Bowl rings with the 49ers and was three times named All-Pro (1992-1994) and is a four-time Pro Bowler (1992-95). He finished his 11 NFL seasons with 417 receptions for 5,195 yards and 33 touchdowns.

Shortly after his playing career ended, Jones became an analyst for "The NFL Today". Jones worked for "The NFL on CBS" from 1998-2004. Jones decided to leave CBS Sports prior to the 2005 season in order to focus on his business in California, Northgate Capital [http://www.northgatecapital.com/] , which he founded with former teammates Mark Harris, and Tommy Vardell.cite web | url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/6917831 | title=Were are they now: Brent Jones | publisher=National Football League | accessdate=2007-04-11 ] Jones is a member of the board of directors for San Jose Sports & Entertainment Enterprises, which owns the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League.cite web | url=http://www.sjsharks.com/team/Staff.asp | title=Staff | publisher=San Jose Sharks | accessdate=2007-04-11 ]

Jones is currently tight ends coach at Monte Vista High School in Danville, California.

High school career

Jones attended Leland High School in San Jose, California, where he played baseball and football. In baseball, he was a first team All-League selection.

College career

Jones attended Santa Clara University, where he was a three time All-Western Football Conference selection, and as a senior, was also selected as an All-American by the "Associated Press", "Football News", and Kodak. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2002.

Possible political aspirations

Jones is a Republican. Over the last several years he has been rumored as a potential political candidate. As of August 2006 he is considered by many pundits to be a potential candidate for the US Congressional seat held by freshman Rep. Jerry McNerney in northern California's district 11. [http://www.politics1.com/ca.htm]

Coaching career

Jones's coaching career began at East Bay Athletic League powerhouse Monte Vista High School in 2007.

References

External links

* [http://www.brentjones84.com/index.html Brent Jones Tribute Site]
* [http://www.49ersparadise.com/biographies/jones.shtml Brent Jones Tribute on 49ers Paradise]
* [http://www.49ersparadise.com/biographies/jones2.html Brent Jones Hall of Fame nomination coverage on 49ers Paradise]
* [http://www.contracostatimes.com/search/ci_7092709?IADID=Search-www.contracostatimes.com-www.contracostatimes.com&nclick_check=1 Contra Costa Times -- MV Football]