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Willie Jones (American football)

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Place of birth:
  
Dublin, Georgia

Name
  
Willie Jones

Children
  
Christian Jones

Touchdowns:
  
2

Positions
  
Defensive end

Fumble recoveries:
  
3

College:
  
Florida State

Role
  
American football player


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Date of birth:
  
(1957-11-22) November 22, 1957 (age 58)

NFL draft:
  
1979 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42

Education
  
Florida State University

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Willie Lorenzo Jones (born November 22, 1957) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 1979 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State.

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Jones was inducted into the Florida State Seminoles Hall of Fame in 1988.

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College career

Jones played college football at Florida State University from 1975 to 1978. During his career he recorded 20 sacks and was an All-American as a senior. He was the defensive MVP of the 1977 Tangerine Bowl and MVP of the 1979 Senior Bowl.

Professional career

Jones was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 1979 NFL Draft. He played three years for the team from 1979 to 1981 and led the team in sacks as a rookie with 10. He was also a member of the Raiders Super Bowl XV victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Personal

His son, Christian, played college football at Florida State and currently plays for the Chicago Bears.

References

Willie Jones (American football) Wikipedia