Fredrick Daniel Jones (born September 2, 1965) is an American former professional

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who played one season with the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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Early life

Fredrick Daniel Jones was born on September 2, 1965, in

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. He attended South Miami High School in Miami.

College career

Jones was a four-year

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for the

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from 1983 to 1986. He played in four games his freshman year in 1983, recording 13 solo tackles and five assisted tackles. He appeared in 11 games in 1984, totaling 65 solo tackles, 40 assisted tackles, five sacks, and three pass breakups. Jones played in 11 games for the second straight season in 1985, accumulating 55 solo tackles, 50 assisted tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble, one interception, and one pass breakup. He played in 11 games for the third consecutive season in 1986, recording 50 solo tackles, 48 assisted tackles, three sacks, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and four pass breakups, earning second-team All-South Independent honors and

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honorable mention

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honors.

Professional career

Jones signed with the

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after going undrafted in the

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. He was released on August 29, 1987. He later re-signed with the Chargers on September 22 before being released again on October 2, 1987. Jones was signed by the

on October 6, 1987, during the

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. He played in two games for the Chiefs before being placed on injured reserve on October 19. He was released later in 1987. Jones signed with the

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in 1989. He was released on June 27, 1989.

Personal life

Jones's son brother Marvin Jones and son Fredrick Jones both played football at Florida State as well.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Fred (linebacker, born 1965) Players of American football from Miami American football linebackers South Miami Senior High School alumni Florida State Seminoles football players Kansas City Chiefs players Living people 1965 births 20th-century American sportsmen San Diego Chargers players Cleveland Browns players