Herana-Daze Lavalle Jones (first name pronounced like 'Hernandez') (born April 15, 1982) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2005. He played

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. Jones was also a member of the

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and

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Early years

Jones attended

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where, as a senior, he scored 26 touchdowns and broke the state record with a 220 yards per game rushing average, previously held by

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. Jones also

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and

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College career

Jones played college football at

, where he was a four-year starter. He currently ranks 4th All-time in tackles at Indiana with 342. As a senior, he led the team in tackles with 110, making 2nd team all big ten.

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Jones was signed by the

as a college free agent on April 28, 2005. After spending the 2005 season on the Bengals' practice squad, he made the 53-man roster in 2006. Jones led the Bengals in special teams tackles in both 2006 and 2007. He was placed on

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on October 17, 2008, and released from injured reserve with an injury settlement on November 4, 2008.

Denver Broncos

Jones signed with the

on December 3, 2008. He was waived on December 10 when the team re-signed

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. He was re-signed by the Broncos on December 16 when

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was waived. He was released again on June 18, 2009.

New England Patriots

Jones signed with the

on July 28, 2009. He was released by the Patriots during final cuts on September 5.

New Orleans Saints

Jones signed with the

on December 22, 2009, when the team waived

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Marcus McCauley. He was waived on December 29 as the team re-signed

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Arizona Cardinals

Jones signed a future contract with the

on January 21, 2010.

External links

Official websiteNew England Patriots bioDenver Broncos bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Herana-daze 1982 births Living people Players of American football from Louisville, Kentucky American football safeties Indiana Hoosiers football players Cincinnati Bengals players Denver Broncos players New England Patriots players New Orleans Saints players Arizona Cardinals players Florida Tuskers players Iroquois High School alumni