Rod Jones (cornerback)
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| Position: | Dallas, Texas, U.S. | ||
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| High school: | South Oak Cliff (Dallas) | ||
| College: | Southern Methodist | ||
| NFL draft: | 1986 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25 | ||
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Roderick Wayne Jones (born March 31, 1964) is an American former professional
Jones was the first of the 1986 first-round draft picks to sign with his team. There was concern that his contract, described as "terrible" by sports agents, would set a bad precedent in negotiations that year. It featured a high signing bonus and a salary far below the previous year's average.[6] He was inserted immediately into the Bucs' starting lineup as a rookie. In his professional career, he appeared in 146 games, intercepting 10 passes for 49 yards.
Jones' claim to fame is having caught Bo Jackson, who appeared to have a touchdown, from behind after an 88-yard run in 1990.
References
- ^ "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- ^ "My High School: South Oak Cliff," The Dallas Morning News sports section online.
- ^ "Rod Jones Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Kaufman, Michelle. "His primary goal is secondary". St. Petersburg Times. June 12, 1986
- ^ Sullivan, Robert and Craig Neff. "Shame on You, SMU". Sports Illustrated. March 9, 1987
- ^ Steele, David. "Rod Jones' salary 'terrible'". St. Petersburg Evening Independent. July 16, 1986
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