Nelson Jones

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Nelson Jones
Personal information
Born: (1964-02-13) February 13, 1964 (age 60)
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Woodbury
(Woodbury, New Jersey)
College: NC State
Position: Defensive back
NFL draft: 1987  / Round: 5 / Pick: 115
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Nelson Jones (born February 13, 1964) [1] is a former professional American football player for the San Diego Chargers in the late 1980s. [1] He was drafted by the Chargers in the fifth round of the 1987 NFL Draft. [2] A native of Woodbury, New Jersey, he played college football at North Carolina State University. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Nelson Jones. NFL.com. Retrieved on July 16, 2017.
  2. ↑ "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  3. ↑ NC State vs. Clemson - 10/26/1985. TigerPrints.Clemson.edu. Retrieved on July 16, 2017.


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