David Jones (cornerback)

David Jones

File:David jones redskins.jpg Jones with the Washington Redskins in 2012
No. 20, 31, 35
Position	Cornerback
Personal information
Born	(1985-09-19) September 19, 1985 Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight	196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school	Greenville
College	Wingate
NFL draft	2007: 5th round, 145th overall pick
Career history
New Orleans Saints (2007)* Cincinnati Bengals (2007−2010) Jacksonville Jaguars (2010−2011) Washington Redskins (2012)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles 102 Forced fumbles 1 Fumble recoveries 1 Pass deflections 11 Interceptions 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference
Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference

David Jones (born September 19, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wingate Bulldogs and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL draft. Jones has also played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Washington Redskins.

College career

Jones attended Wingate University, where he earned the name Jam Hands Jones. He is the first player ever from his college to be drafted to the NFL. He played between 2003 and 2006, where he made 15 interceptions and 110 tackles. He was a marketing major.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Jones was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round (145th overall) of the 2007 NFL draft. He played in all five of their preseason games, but was then cut by the Saints.

Cincinnati Bengals

Jones was claimed off of waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals on September 9, 2007.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Jones was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars for safety Reggie Nelson and a conditional draft pick on September 4, 2010. It was later announced that the conditions for the draft pick were not met, so this was a one-for-one trade. Jones was released from the Jaguars on September 12, 2011. He was re-signed on December 3.

Washington Redskins

On July 24, 2012, Jones signed with the Washington Redskins. He was released on August 31, 2012, for final cuts before the start of the 2012 season. The Redskins re-signed him on September 25. After playing five games, he was waived again on November 6.

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2007	CIN	7	0	3	2	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2008	CIN	14	7	43	36	7	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0	1	12	0
2009	CIN	12	0	11	7	4	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2010	JAX	16	5	33	31	2	0.0	0	1	0	0	0	3	1	0	0	0
2011	JAX	5	0	4	3	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2012	WAS	5	0	8	8	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		59	12	102	87	15	0.0	0	1	0	0	0	11	1	1	12	0

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2009	CIN	1	0	2	0	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
		1	0	2	0	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0

External links

• Washington Redskins bio Archived 2012-07-30 at the Wayback Machine
• Cincinnati Bengals bio Archived 2009-09-27 at the Wayback Machine