Ernie Jones (defensive back) explained

Ernie Jones (defensive back) should not be confused with Ernie Jones (wide receiver).

Ernie Jones
Number:49, 31, 37
Position:Defensive back
Birth Date:January 3, 1953
Birth Place:Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Weight Lb:180
Height In:3
High School:Boca Raton (FL)
College:Miami
Draftyear:1976
Draftround:5
Draftpick:153
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Interceptions
Statvalue1:6
Statlabel2:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue2:7
Statlabel3:Defensive TDs
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:JoneEr21

Ernest Jones (born January 3, 1953) is a former professional American football defensive back who played in four NFL seasons from 1976 to 1979 for the Seattle Seahawks and the New York Giants.[1] [2] He was drafted by the Seahawks in the 5th round of the 1976 NFL draft after playing college football for the Miami Hurricanes.[3] [4] After playing mostly as a backup cornerback for the Seahawks in 1976, the Seahawks moved him to free safety during the 1977 preseason, but he was waived before the start of the 1977 season and signed by the Giants.[5] [6] [7] Jones was waived by the Giants during the 1980 preseason and was not picked up by any other team, ending his pro football career.[8] [9] Giants' head coach Ray Perkins said of waiving Jones that Jones could no longer play "at a level of winning football" due to a foot injury he suffered during the 1979 season and added that "I recommended he retire. Getting waived was his choice. I know we spoke to nine teams and there was no interest."[8] According to Jones' roommate and fellow Giants' defensive back Beasley Reece, Jones spent the 1980 offseason working to regain his mobility but wasn't able to.[10]

Personal life

After his playing career, in 1987 he became a police officer for the Miami Dade Police Department retiring as a Sergeant in 2012. He has 2 kids (son & daughter) and 3 Grandchildren. Currently resides in Miami, FL

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ernie Jones. Sports Reference. Pro Football Reference. 2022-10-18.
  2. News: newspapers.com. 2022-10-18. Poughkeepsie Journal. August 20, 1978. 8D. Whirlwind rips through Giants' secondary. Livingston, Howard.
  3. News: newspapers.com. 2022-10-18. News Tribune. April 9, 1976. 5. Seahawks decide offense can come out and play, too. Luebker, Earl.
  4. News: www.newspapers.com. 2022-10-21. Boca Raton News. July 2, 1976. 8. Kids will miss Ernie in summer activities. Dieffenbach, Leroy.
  5. News: newspapers.com. 2022-10-21. Spokesman-Review. July 22, 1977. 15. Jones getting trial at free safety spot.
  6. News: newspapers.com. 2022-10-18. Bellingham Herald. September 14, 1977. 13. 'Hawks cut six players.
  7. News: newspapers.com. 2022-10-18. Chillicothe Gazette. September 15, 1977. 17. Heisman winners axed in final NFL cutdown.
  8. News: newspapers.com. 2022-10-18. The News. August 27, 1980. 11. Reece loses a friend while Giants lose experience. Kernan, Kevin.
  9. News: newspapers.com. 2022-10-18. Daily Record. August 26, 1980. 16. Ernie Jones latest veteran to go. Marks, Ed.
  10. News: newspapers.com. 2022-10-18. Newsday. August 27, 1980. 97. Giants' facelift purges Ernie Jones. Smith, Jim.