Jeff Jones (American football)

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Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1972-05-30) May 30, 1972 (age 51)
Killeen, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:Killeen (TX)
College: Texas A&M
Undrafted: 1995
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:8
Player stats at PFR

Jeffery Raymond Jones (born May 30, 1972) is a former American football offensive tackle who played two seasons for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). [1] After having played with the team in 1995 and 1996, he joined the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). [2]

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References

  1. "Jeff Jones Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. "Jeff Jones Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.