Kenyatta Jones facts for kids
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||||||
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| Born: | January 18, 1979 Gainesville, Florida |
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| Died: | June 9, 2018 (aged 39) Colorado |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 307 lb (139 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Gainesville (FL) Eastside | ||||||||
| College: | South Florida | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2001 / Round: 4 / Pick: 96 | ||||||||
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Kenyatta Lapoleon Jones (January 18, 1979 – June 9, 2018) was an American football player. He played as an offensive tackle. He was chosen by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft.
Kenyatta played college football at South Florida. He was also a member of the Washington Redskins and Tampa Bay Storm.
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Early Life and College
Kenyatta Jones was born in Gainesville, Florida. He went to Gainesville Eastside High School. After high school, he played college football for the South Florida Bulls.
Professional Football Career
Kenyatta Jones began his professional career in 2001. He was drafted by the New England Patriots. He played for the Patriots for a few seasons.
New England Patriots
Jones played for the Patriots from 2001 to 2003. In the 2002 season, he started 11 games. He was part of the team that won Super Bowl XXXVI. This was a big achievement for him and the team.
Other Teams
After his time with the Patriots, Jones also played for other teams. He joined the Washington Redskins for a short period. Later, he played for the Tampa Bay Storm in the Arena Football League. He also played for the New York Sentinels.
Later Life
Kenyatta Jones passed away on June 9, 2018. He was 39 years old. His mother shared that he died from cardiac arrest.
