Brandon Cornell Jones is a former

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wide receiver. He played college football at

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. He was drafted by the

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in the third round of the

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. Jones also played for the

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Baseball career

Jones was drafted by the

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in the 28th Round (845th overall pick) of June 2001 amateur entry draft; however, he did not sign.

Football career

Tennessee Titans

Jones was selected in the NFL Draft behind teammates Mark Clayton and

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by the

San Francisco 49ers

On February 28, 2009, he was signed by the

to a five-year, $16.5 million contract with $5.4 million in guaranteed money. He finished the season playing in eight games, recording his only reception of the season during the 49ers' week 13 loss to the

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for 18 yards. On August 18, 2010, he was released by the 49ers.

Seattle Seahawks

On August 22, 2010, he was signed by the

Baltimore Ravens

On February 12, 2011, he was signed by the

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. He was released on September 3, 2011.

References

1982 births Living people People from Texarkana, Texas Players of American football from Texas African-American players of American football American football wide receivers Oklahoma Sooners baseball players Oklahoma Sooners football players Tennessee Titans players San Francisco 49ers players Seattle Seahawks players 21st-century African-American sportspeople 20th-century African-American people Ed Block Courage Award recipients {{Widereceiver-1980s-stub