Brandon Cornell Jones (born October 6, 1982) is an American former professional

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player who was a

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in the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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. He was selected by the

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in the third round of the

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. Jones also played for the

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Baseball career

Jones was drafted by the

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in the 28th Round (845th overall pick) of June 2001 amateur entry draft; however, he did not sign.

Football career

Tennessee Titans

Jones was selected in the NFL Draft behind teammates Mark Clayton and

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by the

San Francisco 49ers

On February 28, 2009, he was signed by the

to a five-year, $16.5 million contract with $5.4 million in guaranteed money. He finished the season playing in eight games, recording his only reception of the season during the 49ers' week 13 loss to the

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for 18 yards. On August 18, 2010, he was released by the 49ers.

Seattle Seahawks

On August 22, 2010, he was signed by the

Baltimore Ravens

On February 12, 2011, he was signed by the

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. He was released on September 3, 2011.

References

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