Ray Jones (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back |
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| Born: | December 24, 1947 Lufkin, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 187 lb (85 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Alexandria (LA) Peabody |
| College: | Southern |
| NFL Draft: | 1970 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34 |
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Raymond Jones (born December 24, 1947) is a former American football player. He played as a defensive back, which is a position in football that helps stop the opposing team from scoring. Ray Jones played for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL), which is the top professional football league in the United States.
He played for several well-known teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins, San Diego Chargers, and New Orleans Saints. He also played in another league called the World Football League (WFL) for the Portland Storm.
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Early Life and College Football
Ray Jones was born on December 24, 1947. He grew up in Lufkin, Texas. For high school, he attended Peabody Magnet High School in Alexandria, Louisiana.
After high school, Ray Jones went on to play college football at Southern University. Playing for the Southern Jaguars helped him develop his skills and get noticed by professional football teams.
Professional Football Career
Starting in the NFL
Ray Jones began his professional career in 1970. He was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 1970 NFL draft. The NFL Draft is an event where professional teams pick college players to join their rosters. Being drafted in the second round means he was considered one of the top players available that year. He played for the Eagles during his first year in the league.
Moving Teams
After his time with the Eagles, Ray Jones joined the Miami Dolphins for the 1971 season. The next year, in 1972, he played for the San Diego Chargers. In 1973, he moved to the New Orleans Saints. Playing for different teams showed his versatility as a defensive back.
World Football League
In 1974, Ray Jones also played for the Portland Storm. This team was part of the World Football League (WFL), which was another professional football league that existed for a short time. His career spanned both the NFL and the WFL.
