Donta Jones

Quick Facts

Full Name	Donta Jones
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 27, 1972(1972-08-27)
Age	52
Birthplace	Washington, D.C.
Country	United States
Horoscope	Leo

Donta Jones Biography

Donta Jones is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on August 27, 1972 in Washington, D.C., United States. Markeysia Donta (born on 27 August 1972) is an ex- American linebacker in football. He played for the University of Nebraska. Nebraska. He was selected in the Fourth Round (125th overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played for six years within the National Football League (NFL) with Pittsburgh Steelers, Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears.

The 12th of February, 1999 Jones became an unrestricted, free agent for the Carolina Panthers. While playing for the Panthers Jones competed alongside the former Steelers player Kevin Greene. For the one season he played playing for the Panthers, Jones appeared in every game. Jones had 21 tackles (18 in a single game.) as well as one fumble recovery. three passes that were broken up. The team cut him in the Panthers on the 20th of August 2000, just before the conclusion during the first preseason.

On August 8, 2001, he was signed by the Chicago Bears, however, he was released 19 days later.

In 2007, Jones was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame.

Jones was chosen as the 4th round (125th in the overall rankings) during the 1995 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. In 1995, as a rookie Jones played in all 16 games and scored 3 tackles in the Steelers, who would later become AFC champions. The following year, the player was a part in 15 games and made two games played. He had 13 tackles (nine in one game.) as well as one sack and a forced fumble. In 1997 He played in all 16 games , with four starts. He had 15 tackles (six by himself. ) one pass was broken up, and one fumble recovery. Before the season of 1998 the 9th of June, he signed a new contract to the Steelers. In the course of the season, he was throughout the season in 16 different games and made three games in the starting line-up. He had 17 tackles (11 in one game.) as well as three tackles.

Donta Jones Net Worth

Donta Jones is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Donta Jones 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Jones later received an award and enrolled at an academic program at the University of Nebraska, where as a freshman in the year 1990 the school offered him a was a redshirt. In 1991 as a freshman redshirt Jones played in six games. He had eight tackles and one sack (that was Gino Torretta). In redshirt sophomore year 1992, he was an alternate at both the outside linebacker and inside linebacker positions, alongside the starters Travis Hill and Trev Alberts and sometimes David White. Jones played in the entire 12 games and recorded 21 tackles (seven by himself. ) 4 tackles-for-loss 2 sacks, as well as the score was six quarterback rushes. In 1993 being a redshirt senior the player played at nine different games (eight starts) and missed three due to an ankle injury. He had 25 tackles, one sack one forced fumble two recoveries of fumbles and one breakup of a pass along with 10 quarterback throws. As an high school redshirt student in 1994 the player played in the entire 12 games. He had 52 tackles (23 by himself. ) 10 tackles-for-loss five sacks and one forced fumble. He also forced two passes broken up , and 22,22 quarterback-hurries. In the course of the season the player was awarded All- Big Eight. He earned a diploma in accounting and administration.

Jones was a student at Maurice J. McDonough High School in Pomfret, Maryland. At the time, he was an All-State and All-Metro Washington D.C. selection as a two-way starting player in the soccer team. He was a linebacker and tight end. As as a senior, he racked up seven catch on offense. For defense, the player logged 172 total tackles with 15 tackles. He was chosen to participate at the Big 33 Football Classic in 1990.

On August 22, 2000, two days after cut by the Panthers, Jones signed a one- year contract with the New Orleans Saints. For the season, he appeared in 12 games and recorded eight tackles.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Donta Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Donta Jones celebrates birthday on August 27 of every year.

Top Facts about Donta Jones

1. Donta Jones played as a defensive tackle in the NFL.
2. He was drafted by the New York Giants in 1995.
3. Jones played for four different teams during his career.
4. He recorded 8 sacks and 1 interception in his career.
5. Jones retired from football after the 2002 season.
6. He played college football at Nebraska.
7. Jones won two national championships with Nebraska in 1994 and 1995.
8. He was named to the All-Big Eight team twice.
9. Jones was born on December 18, 1972, in Omaha, Nebraska.
10. His nickname was “DJ”.

Did Dontae Jones leave WHIO?

DAYTON — After three years of keeping viewers up to date on weather conditions in the Dayton area, Storm Center 7 Meteorologist Dontae Jones is leaving his position with WHIO-TV to move closer to home.

How old is Dontae Jones?

47 years (June 2, 1975)

Where did Dontae Jones go to high school?

Personal information
High school| Stratford (Nashville, Tennessee)
College| Northeast Mississippi CC (1993–1995) Mississippi State (1995–1996)

Where did Kirstie zontini go?

DAYTON — UPDATE @ 11:45 a.m. (March 14): Storm Center 7 Meteorologist Kirstie Zontini is taking the next step to returning fully to News Center 7 newscasts starting Monday. Zontini will be on News Center 7 at Noon this week as she continues her recovery from surgery she had in late December.

Where is Alexis Walters from?

She is a graduate of Bellevue High School in Sandusky County. She’s also a Kent State University graduate. She lived in Cleveland before, for a year after college while attending Mississippi State University for meteorology. She loves being by the water, traveling, Cleveland sports and the Cleveland food scene.