Jonathan Hefney

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name=Jonathan Hefney

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currentteam=Philadelphia Eagles
currentnumber=42
currentpositionplain=Safety
birthdate=birth date and age|1985|2|27
birthplace=Rock Hill, South Carolina
heightft=5
heightin=9
weight=190
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college=Tennessee
undraftedyear=2008
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* Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2008)*
* Philadelphia Eagles (2008-present):*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
status=Practice Squad
highlights=
* Freshman All-SEC (2004)
* First-team All-SEC (2007)
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nfl=HEF704900

Jonathan Jerrod Hefney (born February 27, 1985 in city-state|Rock Hill|South Carolina) is an American football safety who is a practice squad player for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Tennessee.

Early years

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.cite news | title=Jonathan Hefney #33| publisher=UTSports.com | date=7 September 2007 | accessdate=2007-09-07 | author=UT Sports Information | http://www.utsports.com/football/playerbio.aspx?id=31858]

College career

Hefney was 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. cite news | title=Jonathan Hefney #33| publisher=UTSports.com | date=7 September 2007 | accessdate=2007-09-07 | author=UT Sports Information | http://www.utsports.com/football/playerbio.aspx?id=31858]

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Hefney was expected to be selected early in the 2008 NFL Draft but instead he went undrafted, and signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.cite news | title=Jonathan Hefney, CB, Tennessee| publisher=NFL Draft Scout.com | date=7 September 2007 | accessdate=2007-09-07 | author=NFLDraftScout.com | http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profile.php?pyid=56414] On July 25, 2008 he was released from the Buccaneers.

Philadelphia Eagles

Hefney was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad on September 9, 2008.

References

External links

* [http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/JonathanHefney.html Philadelphia Eagles bio]
* [http://www.buccaneers.com/team/playerdetail.aspx?player=Hefney,Jonathan,43 Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio]
* [http://www.utsports.com/football/playerbio.aspx?id=31858 Tennessee Volunteers bio]