Fred Jones (linebacker, born 1977) facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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| Born: | October 18, 1977 Subic Bay, Philippines |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 247 lb (112 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | St. Augustine (San Diego) | ||||||
| College: | Colorado (1996–1999) | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2000 | ||||||
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Fred Allen Jones Jr. (born October 18, 1977) is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons. He was part of the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs. Before the NFL, he played college football at the University of Colorado Boulder. He also played for the Frankfurt Galaxy in NFL Europe.
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Fred Jones's Early Life and College Football
Fred Allen Jones Jr. was born on October 18, 1977. His birthplace was Subic Bay, Philippines. He went to St. Augustine High School in San Diego, California.
After high school, Fred played college football. He joined the Colorado Buffaloes football team. He played for them from 1996 to 1999. He was recognized as a letterman in 1996, 1998, and 1999. This means he earned a special award for his athletic achievements.
Fred Jones's Professional Football Career
Fred Jones was not chosen in the 2000 NFL draft. However, he still got a chance to play professionally. On April 23, 2000, he signed with the Buffalo Bills.
Playing for the Buffalo Bills
Fred played in 15 games during his first season in 2000. He made 13 solo tackles and three assisted tackles. He also had one sack. In 2001, he played in all 16 games. He made 14 solo tackles and one assisted tackle. He also had half a sack. After the 2001 season, Fred became a free agent. He signed again with the Bills on May 31, 2002. But he was later released by the team on September 3, 2002.
Time in NFL Europe
After leaving the Bills, Fred played in NFL Europe. He joined the Frankfurt Galaxy. He played in all ten games for them in the 2004 NFL Europe season. He started nine of those games. He recorded 51 defensive tackles and two special teams tackles. He also broke up two passes and forced one fumble. On June 14, 2003, his team, the Galaxy, won World Bowl XI. They beat the Rhein Fire in the championship game.
Joining the Kansas City Chiefs
Fred Jones signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on June 19, 2003. He played in 11 games for the Chiefs in 2003. He had 11 solo tackles and one assisted tackle. He also played in one playoff game that season. In 2004, Fred played in all 16 games for the Chiefs. He recorded 12 solo tackles and one assisted tackle. After the 2004 season, he became a free agent. This marked the end of his professional football career.
