Brent Jones
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| Brent Jones | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | February 12, 1963 (age 44) |
| Place of birth |  Santa Clara, California |
| Position(s) | Tight End |
| College | Santa Clara |
| NFL Draft | 1986 / Round 5/ Pick 135 |
| Pro Bowls | 4 |
| Stats | |
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| Team(s) | |
| 1987-97 | San Francisco 49ers |
| College Hall of Fame | |
Brent Michael Jones (born February 12, 1963 in Santa Clara, California) is a former American Football tight end who played almost his entire career with the San Francisco 49ers from (1987 to 1997). He was selected in the 5th round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1986 NFL Draft. Jones won 3 Super Bowl rings with the 49ers and was a four-time Pro Bowl selection from 1992 to 1995. He finished his 11 NFL seasons with 417 receptions for 5,195 yards and 33 touchdowns.
Shortly after his playing career ended, Jones became an analyst for The NFL Today. Jones worked for The NFL on CBS from 1998-2004. Jones decided to leave CBS Sports prior to the 2005 season in order to focus on his business in California.
[edit] High school career
Jones attended Leland High School in San Jose, California, where he played baseball and football. In baseball, he was a first team All-League selection.
[edit] College career
Jones attended Santa Clara University, where he was a three time All-Western Football Conference selection, and as a senior, was also selected as an All-American by the Associated Press, Football News, and Kodak. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2002.
[edit] External links
- Brent Jones Tribute on 49ers Paradise
- Brent Jones Hall of Fame nomination coverage on 49ers Paradise
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