Andre Jones | |
Number: | 5, 12 |
Position: | Defensive back |
Birth Date: | 25 May 1985 |
Birth Place: | Forestville, Maryland, U.S. |
Height Ft: | 5 |
Height In: | 11 |
Weight Lbs: | 200 |
High School: | Avon (CT) Old Farms |
College: | Akron |
Undraftedyear: | 2010 |
Pastteams: | |
Highlights: | |
Aflstatlabel1: | Total tackles |
Aflstatvalue1: | 264 |
Aflstatlabel2: | Forced fumbles |
Aflstatvalue2: | 2 |
Aflstatlabel3: | Fumble recoveries |
Aflstatvalue3: | 5 |
Aflstatlabel4: | Pass deflections |
Aflstatvalue4: | 53 |
Aflstatlabel5: | Interceptions |
Aflstatvalue5: | 26 |
Afl: | 11812 |
Andre Jones (born May 25, 1985) is a former American football defensive back. He played college football at the University of Akron.
Born the son of Shannon Jones, Andre attended Forestville High School in Forestville, Maryland. After high school, Jones prepend at Avon Old Farms School.
Jones continued his football career when he attended the University of Akron. He was named a starting safety in 2006 and 2007. His junior year, coach J. D. Brookhart moved Jones to wide receiver.
Jones signed with the Milwaukee Mustangs of the Arena Football League in 2011. Jones had 12 interceptions his rookie year, earning him Second Team All-Arena honors.
In 2012, Jones played for the San Jose SaberCats.
In 2013, Jones was assigned to the San Antonio Talons.[1]
On February 21, 2014, Jones was traded to the Los Angeles Kiss in exchange for Mark Crawford and Jeremy Lewis. He was released on May 6, 2014.
Jones was signed by the Pittsburgh Power on May 22, 2014. Jones played in 6 games for the Power, recording 13 tackles, 1 pass breakup and 1 interception. He also returned 10 kickoffs for 144 yards. The Power folded in November 2014.[2]
On March 19, 2015, Jones was assigned to the Spokane Shock.[3] Jones was placed on recallable reassignment on May 26, 2015.
In 2016, Jones signed with the Philadelphia Yellow Jackets. He was released on May 24, 2016.