About Bob Jones
Born 1978. Bob Jones is an American american football player.
Robert Thomas Jones (born September 3, 1978) is an American former football long snapper who played in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants. He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.
Football career Jones played football at Penn State from 1998–2001 as a defensive lineman, being named a starter in each of those years. He went undrafted in the 2002 NFL draft.
He eventually signed with the New York Giants, and was named the starting long snapper for the 2002 season. He performed the Giants' long snapping duties for the first 11 games of the 2002 NFL season before a botched snap leading to a safety and eventual loss to the Houston Texans resulted in his release.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Bob Jones?
player of American football
When was Bob Jones born?
Bob Jones was born on 3 September 1978 in Barberton.
What is Bob Jones's occupation?
Bob Jones is an american football player.
What nationality is Bob Jones?
Bob Jones is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Jones (long snapper)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Jones. https://biography.guide/bob-jones-american-football-player-1978/
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