Jason Jimenez (born May 1, 1980) is a former professional

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. He last played for the

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. He is a former member of the 2006 Grey Cup champions, the

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of the CFL.

Professional career

In 2003, Jimenez played on the practice squad for the

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and

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of the NFL. He was signed by the Packers in January 2004 and released in September 2004. The Raiders assigned him to the Cologne Centurions of

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in 2005. The

signed him on January 31, 2006. In 2008, he was named a CFL All-Star. On January 29, 2010, Jimenez was released by the Lions after playing 71 games over a four-year period. Jimenez signed as a free agent with the

on February 23, 2010. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Personal life

He went to The University of Southern Mississippi where he earned joint degrees in

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and

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while playing for the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles. He graduated from Cypress Creek HS in Orlando Fl. As of 2023, Jimenez has a wife and 2 kids, he is currently a principal at Legacy Middle School in Florida.

References

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