Andre Jones

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Andre Jones
Position:Defensive Back
Personal information
Born: (1985-05-25) May 25, 1985 (age 36)
Forestville, Maryland
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Avon (CT) Old Farms
College:Akron
Undrafted:2010
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:264
Interceptions:26
Pass Breakups:53
Forced Fumbles:2
Fumble Recoveries:5
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Andre Jones (born May 25, 1985) is an American football defensive back. He played college football at the University of Akron.

Early life[]

Born the son of Shannon Jones, Andre attended Forestville High School in Forestville, Maryland. After high school, Jones prepend at Avon Old Farms School.

College career[]

Jones continued his football career when he attended the University of Akron. He was named a starting safety in 2006 and 2007. His junior year, coach J. D. Brookhart moved Jones to wide receiver.

Professional career[]

Milwaukee Mustangs[]

Jones signed with the Milwaukee Mustangs of the Arena Football League in 2011. Jones had 12 interceptions his rookie year, earning him Second Team All-Arena honors.

San Jose SaberCats[]

In 2012, Jones played for the San Jose SaberCats.

San Antonio Talons[]

In 2013, Jones was assigned to the San Antonio Talons.[1]

Los Angeles Kiss[]

On February 21, 2014, Jones was traded to the Los Angeles Kiss in exchange for Mark Crawford and Jeremy Lewis. He was released on May 6, 2014.

Pittsburgh Power[]

Jones was signed by the Pittsburgh Power on May 22, 2014. Jones played in 6 games for the Power, recording 13 tackles, 1 pass breakup and 1 interception. He also returned 10 kickoffs for 144 yards. The Power folded in November 2014.[2]

Spokane Shock[]

On March 19, 2015, Jones was assigned to the Spokane Shock.[3] Jones was placed on recallable reassignment on May 26, 2015.

Philadelphia Yellow Jackets[]

In 2016, Jones signed with the Philadelphia Yellow Jackets. He was released on May 24, 2016.

References[]

  1. ^ "San Antonio Talons Add Andre Jones to Secondary". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. January 3, 2013. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
  2. ^ DiPaola, Jerry (November 17, 2014). "Power fold for now; AFL remains hopeful of keeping franchise viable". triblive.com. Archived from the original on December 21, 2014. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  3. ^ "Area roundup: Shock assigned DB Andre Jones". www.spokesman.com. The Spokesman-Review. March 19, 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2015.

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