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Chris Jones
No. 90
Position: Center
Personal information
Born: (1964-06-26) June 26, 1964 (age 61)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight: 263 lb (119 kg)
Career information
High school: East Orange
(East Orange, New Jersey)
College: Delaware State (1982–1986)
Undrafted: 1987
Career history
Player stats at PFR
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Chris Jones is a former American football player. He was a center in professional football. A center is a player who snaps the ball to the quarterback. Chris played for the New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL). He also played for the New York Knights in the Arena Football League (AFL).

Chris Jones's Early Life and College Years

Chris Jones was born on June 26, 1964. His birthplace was Norfolk, Virginia. He grew up and went to East Orange High School. This school is located in East Orange, New Jersey.

After high school, Chris played college football. He was part of the Delaware State Hornets football team. He played for them from 1982 to 1986.

Chris Jones's Professional Football Career

Chris Jones started his professional career in 1987. He was not chosen in the 1987 NFL draft. However, he later joined the New York Giants. He signed with them on September 25, 1987. This happened during a player strike in the NFL.

Chris started three games for the Giants. He played as a center during this time. His time with the Giants ended on October 19, 1987.

Playing in the Arena Football League

In 1988, Chris Jones played in the Arena Football League (AFL). He joined the New York Knights. He played in five games for the team.

In the AFL, players often played both offense and defense. This was called "ironman rules." Chris played as an offensive lineman and a defensive lineman. He made five solo tackles for the Knights. He also had five assisted tackles. Chris recorded one sack and recovered one fumble.

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