19 Facts About Kitwana Jones

Kitwana Shaloyd Jones was born on July 7,1981 and is a former Canadian football defensive end.

Kitwana Jones was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as an undrafted free agent in 2005.

Kitwana Jones played college football at the University of North Carolina and Hampton University.

Kitwana Jones started his college football career at the University of North Carolina, where he saw playing time as a true freshman in 2000.

Kitwana Jones played mainly on special teams at North Carolina.

Kitwana Jones left the UNC football program for disciplinary reasons and then joined Hampton University for his final two seasons of college football.

Kitwana Jones started his professional career in the Canadian Football League when he was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in March, 2005.

Kitwana Jones made his debut with the club in Week 10 of the 2005 CFL season.

Kitwana Jones finished his rookie CFL season with 15 tackles and one quarterback sack.

Kitwana Jones played on defense and special teams for the Roughriders in 2006, finishing the season with 31 tackles and eight quarterback sacks.

The Roughriders captured the 2007 Grey Cup, with Kitwana Jones playing defensive end and linebacker as well playing on special teams.

Kitwana Jones played defensive end full-time for the Roughriders in the 2008 season and led the team in sacks with five.

Kitwana Jones played in nine games for the Eskimos before being released.

On Mar 13,2011, Kitwana Jones signed with the Montreal Alouettes.

On May 7,2012, Kitwana Jones was released by the Alouettes.

Kitwana Jones grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina, where he was one of ten children.

Kitwana Jones attended Emsley A Laney High School, the alma mater of Michael Jordan.

Kitwana Jones has one son, Tyleke, whom he fathered when he was 14.

Kitwana Jones spends time in the off-season mentoring troubled youth in his home town of Wilmington, and spends time during the season with young fans who have special needs.