Chris Jones (wide receiver, born 1972) facts for kids
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| Born: | June 3, 1972 |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | WR |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 202 lb (92 kg) |
| College | Mississippi State |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1996 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
Chris T. Jones is an American who used to play professional football. He was a wide receiver, which is a player who catches the ball. He played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for one season. Before that, he played college football at Mississippi State University. He was born in 1972.
Playing College Football
Chris Jones played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. He was part of the team from 1993 to 1995. During his time there, he caught the ball 62 times. He gained a total of 1,199 yards and scored five touchdowns.
Professional Football Career
After college, Chris Jones played professional football in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats team in 1996. He played in one game for them as a starter.
Coaching Young Athletes
After his playing career, Chris Jones became a coach. As of 2025, he is the head coach for the boys' track and field team at Southwind High School. This school is located in Memphis, Tennessee. He also works as an assistant coach for the football team at the same high school. Before becoming the head coach for track and field, he was an assistant coach for that team too.
