Place of birth: Atlanta, Georgia Role American football player Receptions: 36 Height 1.75 m | Receiving yards: 466 Weight 79 kg Name Fred Jones Positions Wide receiver | |
Date of birth: (1967-03-06) March 6, 1967 (age 48) College: Grambling State University NFL draft: 1990 / Round: 4 / Pick: 96 Education Southwest DeKalb High School, Grambling State University | ||
Fred Jones is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver for four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs under Coach Marty Schottenheimer.
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College
Jones played his collegiate career under the leadership of National Collegiate Athletic Association coach Eddie Robinson at Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana. While under the tutelage and stewardship of Coach Robinson, Jones was able to excel as a student at Grambling and as an athlete within Grambling's athletic program in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). He graduated with a degree in Education from Grambling State University's NCATE Accredited College of Education. Grambling State University won the Bayou Classic twice while Jones was playing for the university.
Jones is also a graduate of Southwest Dekalb High School in Decatur, Georgia. While attending Southwest Dekalb he played under the stewardship of Georgia Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Famer William 'Buck' Godfrey. Jones was an offensive player and performed well under Godfrey's offensive scheme. During his senior season Jones was one of Dekalb County top offensive players and he rushed for more than 1,000 yards that season.
Personal life
Jones is a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Jones is involved in Georgia high school football as a coach.