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A first round draft choice by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1988, Aaron Jones played nine years in the NFL, also playing for the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins. At the time of his selection, Jones was only the third OVC student-athlete to be picked in the NFL Draft’s first round (EKU Athletics Hall of Famer Wally Chambers and Morehead State’s Phil Simms).
Jones, a 1987 I-AA First Team All-American defensive lineman, earned All-Ohio Valley Conference honors in 1985 and 1987. Following the 1987 season, Jones was chosen as the league’s Defensive Player of the Year. The Apopka, Fla. native made 40 tackles, 26 assists, and 12 tackles for loss during his senior season.
During his professional career, Jones played in 113 contests. He made 20 sacks, including a career-high four with New England in 1994, recovered five fumbles and had one interception.
Jones is currently serving as the President of Excel Speed & Fitness Training, LLC.
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