Colin Jones (American football)
American football defensive back
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| Intro | American football defensive back | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| is | American football player | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 27 October 1987, Bridgeport | |
| Age | 37 years | |
| Star sign | Scorpio |
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Biography
Colin Jones (born October 27, 1987) is an American football safety for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at TCU. He went to high school in Bridgeport, Texas and graduated in 2006.
Professional career
San Francisco 49ers
Jones was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers with 190th overall pick of the 2011 NFL Draft.
Carolina Panthers
On August 31, 2012, the 49ers traded Jones to the Carolina Panthers for a 2013 seventh round pick. His first two years with the team his role was exclusively special teams, but started playing nickel corner and backup free safety in 2014.
On June 18, 2014, Jones signed a two-year contract extension with the Panthers.
In 2015, Jones recorded his first career interception in the Week 7 win against the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford.
Personal life
Jones is a practicing Christian and a member of the Board of Directors of the Christian Outdoor Alliance. He attends Forest Hill Church in Charlotte.