Jay Jones

Jay Jones (born February 25, 1974) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played six seasons with the Albany/Indiana Firebirds of the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at James Madison University.

Early life Jay Jones was born on February 25, 1974.

Professional career Jones signed with the New York Jets on April 25, 1997, after going undrafted in the 1997 NFL draft. On August 5, 1997, it was reported that Jones had voluntarily left the team after not playing in the Jets' first preseason game.

Jones played in 78 games for the Albany/Indiana Firebirds of the Arena Football League from 1998 to 2003, totaling 197 catches for 2,165 yards and 36 touchdowns, 126 solo tackles, 57 assisted tackles, six interceptions, 28 pass breakups, one forced fumble, three fumble recoveries, and 125 kick returns for 2,346 yards and two touchdowns. He was a wide receiver/defensive back during his time in the AFL as the league played under ironman rules. He earned second-team All-Arena honors in 2001.

Personal life In January 2018, Jones became the dean of students at Logansport Junior High School in Logansport, Indiana.