RB · Detroit Lions
James Jones
Age 65 · 188 cm (6'2") · 104 kg · Born Mar 21, 1961 · Florida
NFL career
1983
debut year
1993
last season
11
seasons
—
jersey
College: Florida
1980 NFL Draft
Rd 3
round
#80
overall pick
DAL
drafted by
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Retired
11-year career
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1980 NFL Draft · Round 3 class
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Born on March 21
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