Levi Jones facts for kids
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Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||
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Born: | Eloy, Arizona, U.S. |
August 24, 1979 ||||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
Weight: | 310 lb (141 kg) | ||||
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High school: | Santa Cruz Valley Union (AZ) | ||||
College: | Arizona State | ||||
NFL Draft: | 2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10 | ||||
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Levi J. Jones was born on August 24, 1979. He is a former American football player. He played as an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). Levi played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils. The Cincinnati Bengals chose him in the first round of the 2002 NFL draft.
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College Football Career
Levi Jones went to Arizona State University. He first joined the university on an academic scholarship. Later, he decided to try out for the football team. He earned a bachelor's degree in exercise science. He also studied business.
Professional Football Career
Levi Jones played for two teams in the NFL. These were the Cincinnati Bengals and the Washington Redskins.
Playing for the Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals picked Levi Jones in the 2002 NFL draft. He was the 10th player chosen overall. This meant he was a very important pick for the team.
The Bengals released Jones on May 6, 2009. This happened after they drafted another offensive tackle.
Playing for the Washington Redskins
On October 20, 2009, Levi Jones signed with the Washington Redskins. He joined the team as a free agent. He became the starting left tackle for the Redskins.