Tramain Jones

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Tramain Jones (born October 20, 1975, in Dallas, Texas) is a former American football defensive back who played most recently in the Arena Football League as a defensive specialist for the Tampa Bay Storm.

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Junior College Career

Jones attended Trinity Valley Community College, and in 1994 as a sophomore he led his team to the NJCAA National football championship.

NCAA career

Jones attended Angelo State University for two years, where he won All-Conference honors twice, was named a first team All-Western Region and the Conference Defensive Back of the Year as a senior, and was named to two different All-America teams after his senior season.

AFL career

Jones had a 6-season career in the Arena Football League. He played for the Florida Bobcats (2000–2001), the Orlando Predators (2002), the Carolina Cobras (2003), the Tampa Bay Storm (2004–2006).


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