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Andre Jones (linebacker)

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Andre Jones
No. 51
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born:(1969-05-15)May 15, 1969
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Died:June 22, 2011(2011-06-22) (aged 42)
Roswell, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4.5 in (1.94 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:DeMatha Catholic
(Hyattsville, Maryland)
College:Notre Dame
NFL draft:1991 / round: 7 / pick: 185
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Andre Fitzgerald Jones (May 15, 1969 – June 22, 2011) was an American football linebacker who played for one season in the National Football League (NFL) in 1992 for the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Notre Dame, and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round of the 1991 NFL draft.[1] He died in 2011 due to a brain aneurysm.[2]

Personal life

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He had five children, including three sons: T. J., Malachi, and Jahmai. T. J. is a wide receiver, Malachi is a wide receiver for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and Jahmai is an outfielder for the New York Yankees.[3][4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "Former Notre Dame player Andre Jones dies at 42". June 22, 2011. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  3. ^ Matt Fortuna (September 22, 2011). "Jones brothers live through dad's lessons". www.espn.com. ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
  4. ^ Angels select Georgia HS OF Jahmai Jones with 2nd-round pick in draft
  5. ^ "Brewers Sign Jahmai Jones". MLB Trade Rumors. July 3, 2023. Retrieved July 4, 2023.