Damon Jones (American football)

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Damon Jones
Born: (1974-09-18) September 18, 1974 (age 49)
Evanston, Illinois
Career information
Position(s) TE
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight270 lb (120 kg)
College University of Michigan
Southern Illinois University
Career history
As player
1997–2001 Jacksonville Jaguars

Damon Jones (born September 18, 1974 in Evanston, Illinois) is a former professional American football player who played tight end for five seasons for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was drafted in the fifth round of the 1997 NFL Draft. [1] Jones was the first tight end selected in draft by the Jaguars. Jones attended Evanston Township High School, where he was a star tight end & defensive end and basketball star. Jones is currently the lineman football coach at Jean Ribault High School. [2]

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References

  1. "1997 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  2. "Damon Jones Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com .