Tiger Jones (American football)

Anthony Keith "Tiger" Jones (born May 21, 1982) is a former American football wide receiver who played eight seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at Louisville. He was a member of the Washington Redskins (2005), and was in Training Camp with the Philadelphia Eagles (2012).

Tiger Jones
Florida Gators
Position:Director of Speed Improvement and Skill Development
Personal information
Born: (1982-05-21) May 21, 1982
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Paul's Episcopal School
(Mobile, Alabama)
College:Louisville
Undrafted:2005
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
  • Arizona (2021)
    Assistant strength & conditioning coach
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Career Arena statistics
Receptions:1,041
Receiving Yards:14,329
Receiving TDs:286
Rushing Yards:81
Rushing TDs:8
Player stats at NFL.com · ArenaFan.com

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Jones signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on July 22, 2012.[1] He was released in August 2012.

Philadelphia Soul

Jones was named to his 2nd First Team All-Arena team as a member of the Philadelphia Soul in 2013.[2]

Jacksonville Sharks

On February 16, 2015, Jones was assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks.[3] On October 19, 2015, Jones was once again assigned to the Sharks. He retired in January 2017.[4]

References

  1. Barkowitz, Ed (July 6, 2012). "Soul's Jones invited to Eagles training camp". The Philadelphia Daily News. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  2. Vaughn Johnson (August 8, 2013). "Derrick Ross, Tiger Jones among five more Soul players named to 2013 All-Arena team". www.philly.com. Interstate General Media, LLC. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
  3. "Sharks Add Four-Time All-Arena Receiver Tiger Jones". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. February 16, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
  4. "Tiger Jones Announces His Retirement". oursportscentral.com. January 19, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2017.


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