Walter Junior Jones (born January 19, 1974 in Aliceville, Alabama) is an American football offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League.
Jones attended Holmes Community College for two seasons, where he was named Mississippi Junior College Player of the Year by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger in 1994. Then 6′5″ and 265 pounds, Jones played both offensive tackle and tight end. He allowed just one sack in two seasons.
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Walter Junior Jones (born January 19, 1974 in Aliceville, Alabama) is an American football offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League.
Jones attended Holmes Community College for two seasons, where he was named Mississippi Junior College Player of the Year by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger in 1994. Then 6′5″ and 265 pounds, Jones played both offensive tackle and tight end. He allowed just one sack in two seasons.
After transferring to Florida State University, Jones had to redshirt the 1995 season. As a junior in 1996, Jones started 11 games and the 1997 Sugar Bowl for the Seminoles and allowed one sack, subsequently earning Second-team All-ACC honors. He decided to forego his final year of college eligibility and entered the 1997 NFL Draft.
Walter Jones was drafted by the Seahawks sixth overall in the 1997 NFL Draft. He has started every game he has played in since his rookie season. Jones was a member of the 2005 Seahawks team that reached Super Bowl XL...
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