Andre Jones (defensive back)

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Andre Jones
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Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1985-05-25) May 25, 1985 (age 39)
Forestville, Maryland, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Avon (CT) Old Farms
College: Akron
Undrafted: 2010
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena statistics
Total tackles:264
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:5
Pass deflections:53
Interceptions:26
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Andre Jones (born May 25, 1985) is a former American football defensive back. He played college football at the University of Akron.

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Early life

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

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

Milwaukee Mustangs

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

In 2012, Jones played for the San Jose SaberCats.

San Antonio Talons

In 2013, Jones was assigned to the San Antonio Talons. [1]

Los Angeles Kiss

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

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

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

In 2016, Jones signed with the Philadelphia Yellow Jackets. He was released on May 24, 2016.

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References

  1. ↑ "San Antonio Talons Add Andre Jones to Secondary". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. January 3, 2013. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ "Area roundup: Shock assigned DB Andre Jones". www.spokesman.com. The Spokesman-Review. March 19, 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2015.
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