Age: 27 Height/weight: 6-0/220 pounds Born: 8/21/1982 Chester, PA Resides: Chicago College: Virginia Tech Drafted: First round (30th overall) in 2004 by the Detroit Lions NFL Experience: 6 years NFL career statistics: Jones has 3,176 Rushing yards with a 4.0 yards per rush average and 24 touchdowns with the Lions and the Bears. College accolades: Jones finished his college career with 3,475 yards and 35 touchdowns on 616 carries with an average of 5.6 yards per carry and 24 receptions for 229 yards with a 9.5 yards per reception average. His 3,475 rushing yards and 35 touchdowns both rank second on the school's all time career-record list. Family: Mother: Tracey. Father: Thomas. Wife: Robyn. Son: Kevin Jr. Daughter: Kennedy. Brother: Thomas Jr. Sister: Terri, Tomi.
PERSONAL FILES
Nickname?
KJ
Tattoos?
Oh yeah, a bunch, my favorite tattoo is the one on my chest with my wife’s name
Best DL I’ve faced:
Tommie Harris
Best offensive player I’ve played with:
Calvin Johnson
My biggest run:
Against the Cardinals, I had a 77-yard run.
Favorite foods:
Seafood, lobster tails, steak, pasta and pizza.
Favorite movies:
“Sherlock Holmes” and “Avatar.”
Favorite sports movie:
“Wildcats,” with Wesley Snipes and Goldie Hawn.
What is in your iPod?
Kanye West.
Superstitions:
I wouldn’t call it a superstition, but I pray before every game. And I try to wear new shoes before every game.
Best qualities for a person to have:
Patience, humility, hard-working, persistent.
Charitable endeavors:
I work with underprivileged people and food drives and also the diabetes foundation.
My hero is:
My Grandpa.
In my spare time, I like to:
Listen to music, write music, and stay updated on the latest trends and fashion.
