LaKendrick Jones facts for kids
| Position: | Offensive lineman / Defensive lineman | ||||||||||
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| Born: | September 8, 1979 | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 300 lb (136 kg) | ||||||||||
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| College: | South Carolina State | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2003 | ||||||||||
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LaKendrick "Ken" Jones, born on September 8, 1979, is a former American football player. He was a lineman, which means he played on the offensive or defensive line. Ken played for six seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with teams like the Columbus Destroyers, Los Angeles Avengers, and Georgia Force. He also played college football at South Carolina State University and was briefly with the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL).
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College Football Career
Ken Jones played college football for the South Carolina State Bulldogs. He was part of the team from 1998 to 2002.
Senior Year Performance
During his final year in 2002, Ken played in all 12 games. He made 53 tackles, which means he stopped the opposing team's players 53 times. He also had 10 sacks, which is when a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. Ken also broke up two passes and caused three fumbles.
Professional Football Journey
After college, Ken Jones began his professional football career. He played for teams in both the NFL and the AFL.
Time with the San Francisco 49ers
After the 2003 NFL Draft, Ken Jones signed with the San Francisco 49ers on May 2, 2003. This was his chance to play in the National Football League. However, he was released by the 49ers on July 16, 2003.
Playing for the Columbus Destroyers
On November 14, 2003, Ken Jones joined the Columbus Destroyers in the Arena Football League. He played for this team for several years, from 2004 to 2007.
Achieving All-Arena Honors
In 2007, Ken had a great season with the Destroyers. His excellent performance earned him a spot on the First Team All-Arena list. This means he was recognized as one of the best players in the league that year.
Joining the Los Angeles Avengers
After his time with the Destroyers, Ken Jones signed with the Los Angeles Avengers on October 29, 2007. He played for the Avengers during the 2008 AFL season.
With the Georgia Force
Ken Jones later signed with the Georgia Force on May 3, 2011. This was another team he played for in the Arena Football League.
