Free agent | |||||||||||
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Position: | Defensive Back | ||||||||||
Personal information | |||||||||||
Date of birth: | May 25, 1985 | ||||||||||
Place of birth: | 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 | |||||||||||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||
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Career Arena statistics | |||||||||||
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Player stats at ArenaFan.com |
Tackles: | 264 |
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Interceptions: | 26 |
Pass Breakups: | 53 |
Forced Fumbles: | 2 |
Fumble Recoveries: | 5 |
Andre Jones (born in May 25, 1985) is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He played college football at the University of Akron.
Born the son of Shannon Jones, Andre attended Forestville High School in Forestville, Maryland. After high school, Jones prepend at Avon Old Farms School.
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.
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.
In 2012, Jones played for the San Jose SaberCats.
In 2013, Jones was assigned to the San Antonio Talons.
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.
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.
On March 19, 2015, Jones was assigned to the Spokane Shock. Jones was placed on recallable reassignment on May 26, 2015.
In 2016, Jones signed with the Philadelphia Yellow Jackets. He was released on May 24, 2016.