David Jones (cornerback)

Total tackles:	102
Forced fumbles:	1
Fumble recoveries:	1
Pass deflections:	11
Interceptions:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

David Jones
	Jones at Redskins training camp in 2012
No. 20, 31, 35
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	September 19, 1985 (age 39); Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:	Greenville (SC)
College:	Wingate
NFL draft:	2007 / round: 5 / pick: 145
Career history
	New Orleans Saints (2007)*; Cincinnati Bengals (2007−2010); Jacksonville Jaguars (2010−2011); Washington Redskins (2012);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	102
Forced fumbles:	1
Fumble recoveries:	1
Pass deflections:	11
Interceptions:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2007	CIN	7	0	3	2	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2008	CIN	14	7	43	36	7	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0	1	12	0
2009	CIN	12	0	11	7	4	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2010	JAX	16	5	33	31	2	0.0	0	1	0	0	0	3	1	0	0	0
2011	JAX	5	0	4	3	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2012	WAS	5	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

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2009	CIN	1	0	2	0	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
		1	0	2	0	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0

References

^ "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
^ Bengals acquire safety Nelson from Jags for CB Jones, pick
^ Hobson, Geoff (January 18, 2011). "Jones eyes another comeback". Bengals.com. Archived from the original on April 26, 2011. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
^ "Middleton to IR, Jones signed". Jaguars.com. December 3, 2011. Archived from the original on December 5, 2011. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
^ Tinsman, Brian (July 24, 2012). "Redskins Sign Jones, Waive Minnifield". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on July 27, 2012. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
^ Campbell, Rich (August 31, 2012). "Redskins reducing their roster to 53 on Friday". WashingtonTimes.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
^ Tinsman, Brian (September 25, 2012). "Redskins Waive Butler, Bring Back Jones". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 27, 2012. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
^ Tinsman, Brian (November 6, 2012). "Redskins Activate Sundberg, Clear Brown". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved November 7, 2012.

External links

Washington Redskins bio Archived 2012-07-30 at the Wayback Machine
Cincinnati Bengals bio Archived 2009-09-27 at the Wayback Machine

[1] "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.

[2] Bengals acquire safety Nelson from Jags for CB Jones, pick

[3] Hobson, Geoff (January 18, 2011). "Jones eyes another comeback". Bengals.com. Archived from the original on April 26, 2011. Retrieved April 4, 2011.

[4] "Middleton to IR, Jones signed". Jaguars.com. December 3, 2011. Archived from the original on December 5, 2011. Retrieved August 16, 2012.

[5] Tinsman, Brian (July 24, 2012). "Redskins Sign Jones, Waive Minnifield". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on July 27, 2012. Retrieved July 24, 2012.

[6] Campbell, Rich (August 31, 2012). "Redskins reducing their roster to 53 on Friday". WashingtonTimes.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2012.

[7] Tinsman, Brian (September 25, 2012). "Redskins Waive Butler, Bring Back Jones". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 27, 2012. Retrieved September 25, 2012.

[8] Tinsman, Brian (November 6, 2012). "Redskins Activate Sundberg, Clear Brown". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved November 7, 2012.

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