Age, Biography and Wiki
Donta Jones was born on 27 August, 1972 in Washington, D.C., U.S., is an American football player (born 1972). Discover Donta Jones's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 51 years old?
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| Age |
51 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
27 August, 1972 |
| Birthday |
27 August |
| Birthplace |
Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Donta Jones Height, Weight & Measurements
At 51 years old, Donta Jones height is 1.88 m .
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1.88 m |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Donta Jones Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Donta Jones worth at the age of 51 years old? Donta Jones’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Donta Jones's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Donta Jones Social Network
Timeline
Markeysia Donta Jones (born August 27, 1972) is a former American football linebacker.
He played college football at Nebraska.
He was chosen to play in the Big 33 Football Classic in 1990.
He was also the starting center for his high school basketball team.
He averaged 10 points-per-game.
He also ran track & field, recording a personal best of 1:58 in the 800 meters run and 49 seconds in the 400 meters.
Jones then earned a scholarship and attended the University of Nebraska, where as a freshman in 1990, he redshirt.
In 1991, as a redshirt freshman, he appeared in six games.
He recorded eight tackles and one sack (that being Gino Torretta).
Jones appeared in all 12 games, recording 21 tackles (seven solo.), four tackles-for-loss, two sacks and six quarterback hurries.
In 1993, as a redshirt junior, he appeared in nine games (eight starts), missing three with a sprained ankle.
He recorded 25 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, one pass broken up and 10 quarterback hurries.
As a redshirt senior in 1994, he started all 12 games.
He recorded 52 tackles (23 solo.), 10 tackles-for-loss, five sacks, one forced fumble, two passes broken up and 22 quarterback hurries.
For the season, he earned All-Big Eight.
He graduated with a degree in accounting and business administration.
He was drafted in the fourth round (125th overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He played for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Steelers, Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears.
Jones attended Maurice J. McDonough High School in Pomfret, Maryland.
While there he was an All-State and All-Metro Washington D.C. selection as a two-way starter on the football team.
He played both linebacker and tight end.
As a senior, he recorded seven receptions on offense.
On defense, he recorded 172 total tackles, and 15 sacks.
Jones was selected in the fourth round (125th overall) in the 1995 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
As a rookie in 1995, he appeared in all 16 games and recorded three tackles for the eventual AFC champions.
In 1996, he appeared in 15 games with two starts.
He recorded 13 tackles (nine solo.) and one sack and one forced fumble.
For the 1997 season, he appeared in all 16 games with four starts.
He recorded 15 tackles (six solo.), one pass broken up, one fumble recovery.
Prior to the 1998 season, on June 9, he re-signed with the Steelers.
For the season, he appeared in all 16 games with three starts.
He recorded 17 tackles (11 solo.) and three sacks.
On February 12, 1999, Jones signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Carolina Panthers.
While with the Panthers, he competed with former Steelers linebacker Kevin Greene.
For his lone season with the Panthers, Jones appeared in all 16 games.
He recorded 21 tackles (18 solo.) and one fumble recovery and three passes broken up.
He was cut by the Panthers on August 20, 2000, at the end of the preseason.
On August 22, 2000, two days after cut by the Panthers, Jones signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.
In 2007, Jones was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame.
