Reggie Jones (cornerback, born 1986) facts for kids

Reggie Jones was born on March 15, 1986. He is an American former professional football player. He played as a cornerback, a defensive position in football. Before becoming a pro, he played college football at Portland State University and the University of Idaho.

Reggie Jones's Professional Football Journey

Reggie Jones played for several teams during his professional football career. He started with the New Orleans Saints. Later, he played for the Washington Redskins, Virginia Destroyers, Dallas Cowboys, and Ottawa Redblacks.

Playing for the New Orleans Saints

Reggie Jones first joined the New Orleans Saints on April 8, 2009. He was signed as a free agent, meaning he was not drafted by a team. Even though he had an injury that year, he was part of the team that won the Super Bowl XLIV in 2009. The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League (NFL). After recovering, he joined the Saints' practice team the next year.

Time with the Washington Redskins

On December 29, 2010, the Washington Redskins added Jones to their main team. He was released by the Redskins on September 4, 2011.

Playing for the Virginia Destroyers

After leaving the Redskins, Jones played in the United Football League (UFL). He joined the Virginia Destroyers. He was a starting cornerback for the team. He helped the Destroyers win the UFL Championship in 2011. Their coach was Marty Schottenheimer.

Joining the Dallas Cowboys

In November 2012, Jones signed with the Dallas Cowboys. He was part of their team for a short time.

Playing for the Ottawa Redblacks

Jones signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on January 14, 2014. This team plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was a starting cornerback for them. He was released by the Redblacks on September 6, 2014.

Reggie Jones's Work Beyond Football

After his football career, Reggie Jones started working with young athletes. He is involved in several programs that help kids and teens.

Heir Academy: Helping Young Athletes

Reggie Jones leads a top youth football program called "Heir Academy." This program is based in Puyallup, Washington. Many college athletes have been part of the Heir Academy program. The youth tackle football program has also been very successful. It even won an American Youth Football Conference D1 National Championship.

Jones is also the founder and owner of Heir Football Academy. This program teaches football skills in Washington state. It is known nationally for helping its members get scholarships to universities. The program offers special training for different positions and team strategies. Former NFL and college football players help coach and mentor the young athletes.

Inspiring Others as a Public Speaker

Reggie Jones is also a public speaker. He went on a "Believe Beyond Tour," visiting over 50 schools in the United States and Canada. He has spoken at many events, including youth conferences, leadership conferences, and church services. In 2014, he was featured on the NSOG (Nothing Short of Greatness) Tour with speaker Trent Shelton. He was also a main speaker at the WeDay youth conference. He spoke at the National Youth At-Risk Conference in Savannah, Georgia.

Showtime For Stars: Mentoring Student Athletes

Jones is the founder, president, and director of "Showtime For Stars." This is a mentoring program for student athletes aged 12 to 18. Many businesses and former professional and college athletes support the program. They serve as mentors to the young people.

In May 2014, Showtime For Stars held its first Annual Golf Tournament. It took place at the New Castle Golf Club in New Castle, Washington. In the same month, the group hosted the Showtime For Stars Football Skills Camp in Kent, Washington. NFL players from different teams coached and spoke at the camp. More than 300 young people attended from Washington, California, and Oregon.