Henry Jones (American football)

Henry Jones
No. 20, 21, 30
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1967-12-29) December 29, 1967
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Louis University
College:Illinois
NFL draft:1991: 1st round, 26th pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:18
INT yards:455
Touchdowns:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Henry Louis Jones (born December 29, 1967) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Buffalo Bills (1991โ€“2000), the Minnesota Vikings (2001), and the Atlanta Falcons (2002).

Professional career

Jones was drafted in the first round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills with the 26th overall pick.[1] In just his second year in the NFL, Jones was a Pro Bowl selection as he led the league along with Minnesota's Audray McMillian with eight interceptions.[2]

Jones's most superb season was in 1992. In the 10 following seasons, he recorded just 10 more total interceptions. He retired after the 2002 season with 18 career interceptions, which he returned for 455 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also recorded 5 sacks, 9 fumble recoveries, 14 fumble return yards, and 41 kickoff return yards.[3]

Personal life

His daughter is Jasmine Jones, who qualified to represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics in the 400 metres hurdles.[4]

References

  1. ^ "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "1992 NFL Defense". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  3. ^ "Henry Jones Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  4. ^ "Jasmine Jones of Greater Atlanta Christian GA 1st Place Girls 15-16 400 Hurdles โ€“ USATF National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships 2016". Runnerspace. August 1, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2024.