Jonathan Hefney

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Jonathan Hefney
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Hefney while playing at Tennessee.
Born: (1985-02-27) February 27, 1985 (age 39)
Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S.
Career information
CFL status American
Position(s) Defensive Halfback
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
College Tennessee
High school Rock Hill
(Rock Hill, South Carolina)
Career history
As player
2008 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2008 Philadelphia Eagles
2009 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2010 Detroit Lions
2010–2013 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2013–2014 Calgary Stampeders
2015 Montreal Alouettes
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star 2009, 2011
CFL East All-Star 2009, 2011, 2012
Honors2009 CFL's East Rookie of the Year
Career stats

Jonathan Jerrod Hefney (born February 27, 1985) is a former Canadian football defensive back. He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Tennessee.

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Hefney has also been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions.

Early life

Hefney played high school football at Rock Hill High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He led his school to an undefeated record in 2002. Following his senior season, Hefney played at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia. [1]

College career

Hefney was a four-year starter at either cornerback or safety during his time at Tennessee, starting every game except for the 2004 season opener against UNLV. Hefney also garnered attention as a punt return specialist. [1]

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Hefney was expected to be selected early in the 2008 NFL draft [ citation needed ] but instead he went undrafted, and signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [2] On July 25, 2008, he was released from the Buccaneers. Hefney was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad on September 9, 2008.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Failing to make an NFL team, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL signed Hefney on May 28, 2009. [3] He recorded 66 tackles and four interceptions his rookie season, earning Eastern Division Rookie of the Year and All-Star honors. However Hefney left the next year to play in the NFL again.

Detroit Lions

His time in the NFL that year was short however as Hefney was signed by the Detroit Lions on January 4, 2010, and released on September 4, 2010. [4] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 6, and released on September 23.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (II)

He returned to the Blue Bombers four days after being released by the Detroit Lions. [5] The 2011 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season saw Hefney as part of the self-titled "Swaggerville" defence that was arguably tops in the league. That season, Hefney won his second nod as a CFL East Division all-star, and was then named to his second CFL All-Star team a short time later. [6] [7] Hefney was named a CFL East Division all-star again in 2012. Just prior to the start of June 2013 training camp, Hefney was charged with marijuana possession in his home state of South Carolina. He was released by the Bombers on June 15, 2013. Hefney played three full seasons and parts of a fourth with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Calgary Stampeders

On June 18, 2013, 3 days after being released by Winnipeg, Hefney signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League [8] He was released by the Stampeders on May 21, 2014. [9]

Statistics

Regular season Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
YearTeamTacklesSttSacksIntYardsLongTDFumblesYardsLongTD
2009 WPG 665040200000
2010 WPG 252020000000
2011 WPG 763160130218110
2012 WPG 743110004220
CFL totals241132130130620110

Personal life

In September 2019 Hefney was sentenced to nine years in jail for trafficking cocaine. [10]

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References

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  2. ↑ NFLDraftScout.com (September 7, 2007). "Jonathan Hefney, CB, Tennessee". NFL Draft Scout.com. Archived from the original on August 13, 2007. Retrieved September 7, 2007.
  3. ↑ "BOMBERS GIVE PERRY CONTRACT EXTENSION, SIGN TWO IMPORTS". The Canadian Press. TSN.ca. May 28, 2009. Retrieved May 28, 2009.
  4. ↑ Zaroo, Philip (January 5, 2010). "Detroit Lions sign Jonathan Hefney, of CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers". MLive. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  5. ↑ "680 CJOB – Winnipeg's News & Information Leader".
  6. ↑ Adam Wazny (November 10, 2011). "Eight Bombers named to East Division All-Star Team". Winnipeg Free Press .
  7. ↑ Paul Wiecek (November 16, 2011). "Five Bombers chosen as CFL all-stars". Winnipeg Free Press.
  8. ↑ Signs with Stamps
  9. ↑ "Transactions – 2014". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on January 6, 2015. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Former CFLer Jonathan Hefney sentenced to nine years in jail for trafficking cocaine | 3DownNation". 3DownNation. September 25, 2019. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
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