Harris Jones

Jones played college football for the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University.^[1] He then served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany.^[2] He played both football and basketball while in the Army.^[2] He was the All-USAER football MVP in 1969.^[2] Jones was inducted into Johnson C. Smith's athletic hall of fame in 2001.^[3]

After being honorably discharged from the Army, Jones signed with the San Diego Chargers in 1970.^[4][2] He did not appear in any games during the 1970 season.^[5] He played in 11 games for the Chargers in 1971.^[5] Jones was placed on injured reserve in 1972 and did not appear in any games that season.^[4] He was waived by the Chargers in 1973.^[4]

Jones was claimed off waivers by the Houston Oilers in 1973.^[4] He played in five games, starting four, for the Oilers during the 1973 season.^[5] He appeared in 11 games, starting eight, in 1974, recording one kick return for no yards and one fumble recovery.^[5] He was released in 1975.^[4]