Victor Jones (linebacker)


Victor Purnell Jones is a former professional American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Detroit Lions, He played college football at Virginia Tech and was drafted in the twelfth round of the 1988 NFL Draft.
In 1994, Jones received the made the list of Hokies in the Pro under the category of special teams

College career

Jones was coached by Mike Archer 1986 Peach Bowl Jones would recover a fumble at the Virginia Tech 41 which helped set up the win against NC State Wolfpack The game was the final contest of the 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season for both teams, and ended in a 25–24 victory for Virginia Tech, the first bowl victory in school history.

Professional career

NFL Stats

Personal life

Jones currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jones participated in the 2014 Heartbright Invitational charity golf outing He has been an active member of the NFL Retired Players Association, Charlotte Chapter since 2000