Date of birth | September 18, 1974 |
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Place of birth | Evanston, Illinois |
Career information | |
Position(s) | TE |
Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
Weight | 270 lb (120 kg) |
US college |
University of Michigan Southern Illinois University |
Career history | |
As player | |
1997–2001 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
Career stats | |
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Damon Jones (born September 18, 1974 in Evanston, Illinois) is a former professional American football player who played tight end for five seasons for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was drafted in the fifth round of the 1997 NFL Draft. [1] Jones was the first tight end selected in draft by the Jaguars. Jones attended Evanston Township High School, where he was a star tight end & defensive end and basketball star. Jones is currently the lineman football coach at Jean Ribault High School. [2]