Andre Jones (defensive back)
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| Position: | Defensive back | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | May 25, 1985 Forestville, Maryland, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Avon (CT) Old Farms | ||||||||||||
| College: | Akron | ||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2010 | ||||||||||||
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Andre Jones (born May 25, 1985) is a former American football defensive back. He played college football at the University of Akron.
Early life
[edit]Born the son of Shannon Jones, Andre attended Forestville High School in Forestville, Maryland. After high school, Jones prepend at Avon Old Farms School.
College career
[edit]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.
Professional career
[edit]Milwaukee Mustangs
[edit]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.
San Jose SaberCats
[edit]In 2012, Jones played for the San Jose SaberCats.
San Antonio Talons
[edit]In 2013, Jones was assigned to the San Antonio Talons.[1]
Los Angeles Kiss
[edit]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.
Pittsburgh Power
[edit]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]
Spokane Shock
[edit]On March 19, 2015, Jones was assigned to the Spokane Shock.[3] Jones was placed on recallable reassignment on May 26, 2015.
Philadelphia Yellow Jackets
[edit]In 2016, Jones signed with the Philadelphia Yellow Jackets. He was released on May 24, 2016.
References
[edit]- ^ "San Antonio Talons Add Andre Jones to Secondary". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. January 3, 2013. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
- ^ DiPaola, Jerry (November 17, 2014). "Power fold for now; AFL remains hopeful of keeping franchise viable". triblive.com. Archived from the original on December 21, 2014. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
- ^ "Area roundup: Shock assigned DB Andre Jones". www.spokesman.com. The Spokesman-Review. March 19, 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2015.