Terry Jones

Terry Jones Jr. (born December 3, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for four years with the Alabama Crimson Tide. He was selected 155th overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL draft.

College career Jones started three years at the University of Alabama, the alma mater of his father, Terry Jones Sr., who was a defensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers from 1978 to 1984. Jones Jr. was chosen as team captain for his senior season, when he earned All-SEC honors after posting 10 catches for 115 yards and 2 touchdowns. He missed five games his junior season after tearing a ligament in his left knee. He started as a true freshman. He has a degree in business from the university.

Professional career

Jones played in 14 games his rookie season, managing one touchdown and 11 catches in 14 games, and posted similar numbers over his three years overall in Baltimore, periodically picking up more game time when starter Todd Heap was sidelined with injuries. He was waived by the Baltimore Ravens on November 12, 2005, after seeing no action with the team, where the San Francisco 49ers were awarded his rights off waivers on November 15, 2005, and Jones finished out 7 games. He was re-signed after the season and ultimately waived in early September during the 2006 NFL season. He was also a member of Team Alabama of the All American Football League.