Brandon Jones (cornerback)

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Brandon Jones
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Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1989-11-02) November 2, 1989 (age 34)
Sicklerville, New Jersey
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school: Atco (NJ) Winslow Twp.
College: Rutgers
Undrafted: 2013
Career history

Brandon Jones (born November 2, 1989) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football for Rutgers.

Contents

Jones grew up in Winslow Township, New Jersey where he earned all state athletic honors. [1] and attended Winslow Township High School. [2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+14 in
(1.84 m)
191 lb
(87 kg)
30+78 in
(0.78 m)
8+38 in
(0.21 m)
4.56 s1.59 s2.65 s4.08 s6.76 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)
9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)
17 reps
All values from Pro Day [3]

New England Patriots

On May 3, 2013, Jones signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent. [4] On August 26, 2013, he was cut by the Patriots. [5]

New York Giants

On November 4, 2013, Jones was signed to the New York Giants' He was released on November 26, 2013.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On December 3, 2013, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Jones. [6] He was released on December 13, 2013 to clear up roster space for Ross Ventrone. [7]

San Diego Chargers

On December 18, 2013, the San Diego Chargers signed cornerback Brandon Jones [8] He was waived on June 25, 2014 to make room for newly acquired cornerback Brandon Flowers. [9]

Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs claimed Jones off waivers on June 26, 2014. [10] The Chiefs released Jones on August 25, 2014. [11]

BC Lions

Jones was signed to the BC Lions' on September 30, 2014. [12] He was released by the Lions on November 4, 2014. After that he then had workouts with the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons in 2015 [13]

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