David Jones (cornerback) explained

David Jones
Number:20, 31, 35
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:19 September 1985
Birth Place:Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:196
High School:Greenville (SC)
College:Wingate
Draftyear:2007
Draftround:5
Draftpick:145
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:102
Statlabel2:Forced fumbles
Statvalue2:1
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:11
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:1
Pfr:JoneDa99

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

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

Washington Redskins

On July 24, 2012, Jones signed with the Washington Redskins.[5] He was released on August 31, 2012, for final cuts before the start of the 2012 season.[6] The Redskins re-signed him on September 25.[7] After playing five games, he was waived again on November 6.[8]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
CIN7 0 3 2 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CIN14 7 43 36 7 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 1 12 0
CIN12 0 11 7 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
JAX16 5 33 31 2 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0
JAX5 0 4 3 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
WAS5 0 8 8 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
59 12 102 87 15 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 11 1 1 12 0

Playoffs

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2007 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-11 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20100907182930/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81a47022/article/bengals-acquire-safety-nelson-from-jags-for-cb-jones-pick?module=HP_headlines Bengals acquire safety Nelson from Jags for CB Jones, pick
  3. News: Hobson. Geoff. Jones eyes another comeback. 4 April 2011. Bengals.com. January 18, 2011. 26 April 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110426133908/http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Jones-eyes-another-comeback/67fc8e83-4fc8-496c-a7e4-e88848770215. dead.
  4. Web site: Middleton to IR, Jones signed. Jaguars.com. December 3, 2011. 2012-08-16. 2011-12-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20111205014526/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-1/Middleton-to-IR-Jones-signed/f70d20d5-2483-4deb-8958-41d20962e65f. dead.
  5. Web site: Redskins.com. Redskins Sign Jones, Waive Minnifield. Tinsman. Brian. July 24, 2012. 2012-07-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20120727044858/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Jones-Waive-Minnifield/3b598663-84fe-4d6b-bd93-ae113229347f. July 27, 2012. dead.
  6. News: WashingtonTimes.com. Redskins reducing their roster to 53 on Friday. Campbell. Rich. August 31, 2012. 2012-08-31. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120901023144/http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2012/aug/31/redskins-reducing-their-roster-53-today/. September 1, 2012.
  7. Web site: Redskins.com. Tinsman. Brian. September 25, 2012. 2012-09-25. Redskins Waive Butler, Bring Back Jones. https://web.archive.org/web/20120927022627/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Waive-Butler-Bring-Back-Jones/b2417cb2-8bd3-45ed-9031-9e4ec72217f9. September 27, 2012. dead.
  8. Web site: Redskins.com. Redskins Activate Sundberg, Clear Brown. Tinsman. Brian. November 6, 2012. 2012-11-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924112002/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Activate-Sundberg-Clear-Brown/93ba5105-b27a-43cc-a164-7a5f3f1eac7a. September 24, 2015. dead.