Terren Jones facts for kids

Terren Jones (born November 19, 1991) is a former American football player. He played as an offensive tackle. This position helps protect the quarterback. Offensive tackles also block for running backs. Terren played college football at Alabama State University. He was also part of several teams in the National Football League (NFL). These teams included the Atlanta Falcons and the Tennessee Titans.

Growing Up

Terren Jones grew up in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He went to Choctawhatchee High School there.

College Football Days

Terren played college football for the Alabama State Hornets. He played from 2009 to 2012. During his time there, he earned several honors. He was named All-SWAC multiple times. He was also recognized as an All-American player.

Playing in the NFL

After college, Terren Jones joined the Atlanta Falcons in April 2013. He was not chosen in the 2013 NFL draft, but the Falcons signed him. He spent time on the team's practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team. They can be called up to play if needed. Terren was promoted to the main roster in November 2013. He stayed with the Falcons until September 2014.

Moving to Other Teams

Terren then joined the Washington Redskins' practice squad in September 2014. He was with them for a short time. Later, he signed with the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad in November 2014.

NFL Debut

In December 2014, the Tennessee Titans signed Terren. He made his first NFL game appearance on December 7, 2014. This was against the New York Giants. He played for 42 snaps in that game. He was released by the Titans in July 2015.

Final Teams

Terren signed with the Buffalo Bills in August 2015. He was released later that month. His last team was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He joined their practice squad in September 2015. He was released by the Buccaneers a few days later.