Hassan Ameer Jones (born July 2, 1964) is an American former professional

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player who was a

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for either seasons in the

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(NFL) from 1986 to 1993. He played

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for the

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and was selected by the

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in the fifth round of the

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. Jones played for the Clearwater High School Tornadoes. A 6'0", 195-lb.

from

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, Jones' best year as a pro came during the 1990 season for the Vikings when he had 51 receptions for 810 yards and seven

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s. He was a first-team All-South independent in 1985.

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1964 births Living people Clearwater High School alumni American football wide receivers Florida State Seminoles football players Minnesota Vikings players Kansas City Chiefs players Players of American football from Clearwater, Florida Players of American football from Tampa, Florida 20th-century American sportsmen Players of American football from St. Petersburg, Florida {{widereceiver-1960s-stub