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High school career

As a senior at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, Maryland, Dhani Jones was an All-Area, All-Western Region, and an All-City pick, and also was ranked the fifth best linebacker prospect in the Atlantic Coast Region. His jersey has been retired. Winston Churchill High School, often referred to as WCHS or Churchill, is a high school in Potomac, Maryland. ... Potomac is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ...

College career

At the University of Michigan, Dhani Jones was a three time All-Big 10 honoree. Lined up at strong side linebacker as a senior in 1999, he finished second on the team with 81 tackles. As a junior, started at linebacker, and finished with 72 tackles. As a sophomore, started nine games at linebacker and finished second on the team with 90 tackles and six sacks. He played alongside Heisman trophy winner Charles Woodson. UM also has campuses in Dearborn and Flint. ... Charles Woodson (born on October 7, 1976 in Fremont, Ohio) is a Free agent that was named to the American Football Conferences Pro Bowl team from 1999 – 2001 while playing for the Oakland Raiders. ...

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Professional Career and Extracurriculars

Jones was drafted in the 2000 NFL Draft by the New York Giants in the 6th round (177th Overall Pick). He was a 2004 Philadelphia Eagles free agent acquisition from the New York Giants. As an NFL player Jones has shown a variety of skills off the field as well as continuing to play at a high level as a starter for both the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles. He founded a company that sells high-end bowties and also writes movie reviews and commentary for Page2 on ESPN.com. He hosted the ESPN2 show Timeless. For the 2006 Playoffs, Dhani was a correspondent for the NFL Network. On May 31, 2006, Dhani was the guest speaker at the graduation for the class of 2006 at his former high school, Winston Churchill High School. The 2000 NFL Draft Round 1 External links 2002 NFL Draft Categories: | ... City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames Big Blue Wrecking Crew, Big Blue, G-Men, The Jints, The New York Football Giants Team colors Royal Blue, Red, Gray, and White Head Coach Tom Coughlin Owner The Mara and Tisch Families General manager Ernie Accorsi League/Conference affiliations National Football League... City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Team colors Midnight Green, Black, White, and Silver Head Coach Andy Reid Owner Jeffrey Lurie General manager Tom Heckert Fight song Fly, Eagles Fly Mascot Swoop League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1933–present) Eastern Division (1933-1949) American Conference (1950-1952) Eastern Conference (1953-1969) Capitol... In North American professional sports, particularly baseball, football, and basketball, a free agent is a team player whose contract with a team has expired, and the player is able to sign a contract with another team. ... City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames Big Blue Wrecking Crew, Big Blue, G-Men, The Jints, The New York Football Giants Team colors Royal Blue, Red, Gray, and White Head Coach Tom Coughlin Owner The Mara and Tisch Families General manager Ernie Accorsi League/Conference affiliations National Football League... One option to tie a bowtie The bowtie is a mens fashion accessory, popularly worn with other formal attire, such as suits. ... ESPN2 debuted on October 1, 1993, as a sister station of ESPN. Nicknamed the deuce, ESPN2 was to be branded as a network for a younger generation of sports fans featuring edgier graphics as well as extreme sports like motocross, snowboarding, and BMX racing. ... The National Football League playoffs following the 2005 regular season led up to Super Bowl XL, which was played in Detroit, Michigan on Sunday, February 5, 2006. ... NFL Network is an American specialty channel owned and operated by the National Football League (NFL) and is also shown in Canada. ... May 31 is the 151st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (152nd in leap years), with 214 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Winston Churchill High School, often referred to as WCHS or Churchill, is a high school in Potomac, Maryland. ...

Arrest

Jones was arrested on March 26, 2006, in Miami, Florida. He was charged with "failure to obey a lawful command" after he refused police orders to stop dancing in the street outside a South Beach nightclub, the Snatch Rock & Roll Bar and Lounge. Others who were dancing at the same location complied with the police orders, and were not arrested. [2] March 26 is the 85th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (86th in leap years). ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida. ... This article is about the section of Miami Beach known as South Beach. ...

External links

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