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. was a professional football player. He was born on October 18, 1977. Fred played as a linebacker, which is a defensive player in football. He played for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL). His teams included the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs. He also played college football at the University of Colorado Boulder. Before joining the NFL, he was part of the Frankfurt Galaxy in NFL Europe.
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Fred Jones's Early Life and College Years
Where Was Fred Jones Born?
Fred Allen Jones Jr. was born on October 18, 1977. His birthplace was Subic Bay, which is in the Philippines. When he was older, he went to St. Augustine High School. This school is located in San Diego, California.
Playing College Football at Colorado
After high school, Fred joined the Colorado Buffaloes football team. He played for them from 1996 to 1999. He was a "letterman" in 1996, 1998, and 1999. Being a letterman means he earned a special award. This award is given to college athletes who play well in their sport.
Fred Jones's Professional Football Career
Starting with the Buffalo Bills
After college, Fred Jones was not chosen in the 2000 NFL draft. But he still got a chance to play! He signed with the Buffalo Bills on April 23, 2000. In his first year, 2000, he played in 15 games. He helped his team by making tackles and one sack. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the opposing team's quarterback.
In 2001, he played in all 16 games for the Bills. He continued to make tackles and had half a sack. After the 2001 season, he became a free agent. This means he could sign with any team. He re-signed with the Bills in May 2002 but was later released in September 2002.
Playing for the Frankfurt Galaxy
Fred then played for the Frankfurt Galaxy. This team was part of NFL Europe. In 2003, he played in all ten games for the Galaxy. He was a starter in nine of those games. He made many tackles and helped his team a lot.
On June 14, 2003, his team, the Galaxy, won a big championship game. They won World Bowl XI against the Rhein Fire. This was a major highlight in his career.
Joining the Kansas City Chiefs
After his time in NFL Europe, Fred Jones signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. He joined them on June 19, 2003. In 2003, he played in 11 games for the Chiefs. He made several tackles for his new team. He also played in one playoff game that season.
In 2004, Fred played in all 16 games for the Chiefs. He continued to be a strong defensive player, making more tackles. After the 2004 season, he became a free agent again. This marked the end of his professional playing career in the NFL.
Fred Jones's NFL Career Highlights
Fred Jones played in a total of 58 NFL games. He made 56 tackles during his career. He also had 1.5 sacks. These numbers show his dedication and effort as a linebacker in the NFL.
