Jonathan Hefney
| No. 23 retired | |
Hefney while playing at Tennessee.
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| Date of birth | February 27, 1985 |
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| Place of birth | Rock Hill, South Carolina |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | Defensive Halfback |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| College | Tennessee |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2008 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 2008 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 2009 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2010 | Detroit Lions |
| 2010–2013 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2013–2014 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2015 | Montreal Alouettes |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 2009, 2011 |
| CFL East All-Star | 2009, 2011, 2012 |
| Honors | 2004 Freshman All-SEC 2007 First-team All-SEC 2009 CFL's East Rookie of the Year |
| Career stats | |
Jonathan Jerrod Hefney (born February 27, 1985 in Rock Hill, South Carolina) is a former Canadian Football Defensive Back. He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Tennessee.
Hefney has also been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions.
Hefney played high school football at Rock Hill High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He led his school to an undefeated record in 2002. Following his senior season, Hefney played at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia.
Hefney was a four-year starter at either cornerback or safety during his time at Tennessee, starting every game except for the 2004 season opener against UNLV. Hefney also garnered attention as a punt return specialist.
Hefney was expected to be selected early in the 2008 NFL Draft but instead he went undrafted, and signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On July 25, 2008 he was released from the Buccaneers. Hefney was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad on September 9, 2008.
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