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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||||
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| Born: | February 22, 1978 San Diego, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Churchill (Potomac, Maryland) | ||||||||||
| College: | Michigan | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2000 / Round: 6 / Pick: 177 | ||||||||||
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Dhani Makalani Jones (born February 22, 1978) is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Dhani played college football for the Michigan Wolverines. He was recognized as an All-Big Ten player for three years.
He was chosen by the New York Giants in the 2000 NFL draft. Dhani also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Cincinnati Bengals. After his football career, he hosted TV shows like Dhani Tackles the Globe on the Travel Channel. He also appeared on Ton of Cash (VH1) and Adventure Capitalists (CNBC).
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Early Life and High School Sports
Dhani Jones was born in San Diego, California. He went to middle school in Potomac, Maryland. There, he enjoyed playing basketball.
In high school, Dhani attended Winston Churchill High School. He was a top football player, even though he missed part of his senior season due to an injury. He was also a skilled wrestler and a member of his school's track team.
College Football Career
Dhani Jones played college football at the University of Michigan. He was a very important player for the team. He earned All-Big Ten honors three times.
In 1997, as a sophomore, Dhani helped his team win the national championship. He played alongside Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson. Dhani was second on the team in tackles that year. He continued to be a strong player throughout his college career.
Professional Football Career
Dhani Jones was drafted into the NFL in 2000. He played for several teams during his 11-year career.
Playing for the New York Giants
The New York Giants picked Dhani Jones in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft. He played for the Giants from 2000 to 2003.
Time with the Philadelphia Eagles
In 2004, Dhani joined the Philadelphia Eagles. While with the Eagles, he played in Super Bowl XXXIX. He stayed with the team until 2007.
Joining the Cincinnati Bengals
After a brief time with the New Orleans Saints in 2007, Dhani signed with the Cincinnati Bengals. He played for the Bengals from 2007 to 2010. He retired from professional football in October 2011.
Life After Football
After retiring from the NFL, Dhani Jones explored many different interests. He became a TV host and also started several businesses.
TV Shows and Hosting
Dhani hosted Dhani Tackles the Globe on the Travel Channel. In this show, he traveled around the world to learn and play different international sports. For example, he tried rugby union in England. The show was on for two seasons.
He also hosted Ton of Cash on VH1. Later, he was a host and investor on the CNBC series Adventure Capitalists. On this show, Dhani and other investors listened to new business ideas. They decided if they wanted to invest in outdoor and adventure companies.
Business Ventures
Dhani Jones has also been busy in the business world. In 2010, he opened a cafe called Bow Tie Cafe in Cincinnati. He is also a partner at VMG Creative, a creative agency in New York City.
He founded his own creative agency called Proclamation in Cincinnati. Dhani is also the chairman of Qey Capital Partners, an investment fund. He is the CEO of Petram Data, a company that uses AI to help businesses with marketing and keeping customers.
Personal Interests and Philanthropy
Dhani Jones has many talents beyond football. He started a company that sells fancy bowties. He also used to write movie reviews for ESPN.com.
He loves cycling and often rode his fixed-gear bicycle to practices and games. Dhani has also written a book called The Sportsman: Unexpected Lessons from an Around-the-World Sports Odyssey. The book shares his experiences from football, travel, and life.
Dhani is very involved in helping his community in Cincinnati. He serves on the boards of local charities and organizations. In 2010, he started his own charity called BowTie Cause.
Television Appearances
- Dhani Tackles the Globe (2009–2010) – Host – Travel Channel
- Timeless – Host – ESPN
- Ton of Cash (2011) – Host – VH1
- Playbook360 (2011–2016) - Host - Spike
- GT Academy (2012–2014) – Host – Spike TV
- Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge (2016–2017 ) – Host – NBC
- Adventure Capitalists (2016–2017) – Host – CNBC
See also
In Spanish: Dhani Jones para niños
