Reggie Jones (cornerback, born 1986)

Reggie Jones (born March 15, 1986) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Portland State University and the University of Idaho.[1]

Reggie Jones
No. 35, 29, 20
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1986-03-15) March 15, 1986
Bellevue, Washington
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
College:Idaho
Portland State
Undrafted:2009
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Jones was originally signed as a free agent by the New Orleans Saints on April 8, 2009. Though he tore his Achilles tendon during the season, he was a part of the 2009 Super Bowl Championship team. He recovered from his injury and the next year made the Saints practice roster.[2]

Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins claimed Jones off the Saints practice roster promoting him to the active roster on December 29, 2010. He was released by the Redskins on September 4, 2011.[2]

Minnesota Vikings

In the middle of the 2011 season he was signed to the Minnesota Vikings and returned for the 2012 season. He was released by the Vikings on August 31, 2012.[2]

Virginia Destroyers

Released after final cuts, Jones played in the UFL for the Virginia Destroyers, winning a UFL Championship.[1]

Dallas Cowboys

Jones was signed to the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad in November 2012.[3]

Ottawa Redblacks

Jones signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on January 14, 2014. He made starting appearances as a corner and free safety.[4] He was released by the Redblacks on September 6, 2014.[5]

Other work

Outside of sports, Jones has become a public speaker. On his "Believe Beyond Tour", he appeared in over 50 schools throughout the United States and Canada. He has been highlighted at national youth conferences, leadership conferences, assemblies, youth rallies, and church services. He was featured on the 2014 NSOG (Nothing Short of Greatness) Tour with speaker Trent Shelton. He was the keynote speaker at the youth conference WeDay and the National Youth At-Risk Conference in Savannah, Georgia.

Jones is the owner and founder of Heir Football Academy, an instructional program in the state of Washington. This is a nationally ranked program, with many of its members receiving scholarship offers at universities around the country. The platform is designed to meet the needs of position and scheme-specific instruction, as well individual, group, and team training. Instructors are former NFL and NCAA Football players giving back in a physical and mental capacity.

Jones is founder, president, and director of the mentoring program Showtime For Stars, a mentoring program for student athletes. The foundation is supported by various businesses and former professional and collegiate athletes serving as mentors to youth (ages 12–18).

In May 2014, Showtime For Stars put on the 1st Annual Showtime For Stars Golf Tournament, held at the New Castle Golf Club in New Castle, Washington. The same month, the group held the Showtime For Stars Football Skills Camp in Kent, Washington. NFL athletes from various teams served as coaches and guest speakers. Over 300 participants attended from Washington, California, and Oregon.

References
  1. "Reggie Jones". New Orleans Saints. Retrieved 2010-10-03.
  2. "Reggie Jones". kffl.com. Archived from the original on January 8, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  3. George, Brandon (November 26, 2012). "Cowboys sign LB Poppinga, WR Armstrong; release WR Andre Holmes". cowboysblog.dallasnews.com. Archived from the original on January 8, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  4. "Reggie Jones". ottawaredblacks.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2014. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  5. "Transactions - 2014". cfl.ca/. Archived from the original on January 8, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
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