Adam "Pacman" Jones






2006 SEASON

PRO: Pacman Jones poses as a multi-purpose threat with a distinctive combination of speed, quickness and play-making ability in all facets of the game. The 2005 first-round pick, illustrated the versatility to handle punt return and kickoff duties and served as a weapon on offense as well. Jones and rookie cornerback Reynaldo Hill represented the only rookie duo each to start 10 games or more in the NFL at cornerback. Jones totaled 53 tackles, one quarterback pressure, two tackles for loss, 11 passes defensed and one special team tackle. The explosive return man was fourth in the league (third among rookies) with a 26.2-yard average on kickoff returns and ranked 10th in the NFL, first among all rookies with a 9.4-yard average on punt returns. His smaller stature belies his fierce competitiveness and confident attitude, which collectively earned him a reputation as a talkative leader on and off the field at West Virginia. In pre-draft workouts, he was timed in 4.38 seconds in the 40-yard dash, bench pressed 330 pounds and recorded a 39-inch vertical leap. The Titans selected Jones with the sixth overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, making him the first defensive player chosen and the highest overall selection for the team since Steve McNair was drafted with the third overall pick in 1995. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: IN 2005, Jones played in 15 games with 13 starts as a rookie at right cornerback and handled the team’s punt return and kickoff return duties on special teams. Totaled 53 tackles, two tackle for loss and team-high 12 passes defensed. Finished fifth in AFC and 10th in NFL for punt returns, totaling 29 returns for 272 yards (9.4 avg.) and one touchdown. Returned 43 kickoffs for 1,127 yards (26.2 avg.), which placed him fourth in AFC and fourth in NFL among kickoff return leaders. Was selected as AFC Special Teams Player of the Week against Houston (12/11), which he returned punt for 52-yard touchdown. Named to 2005 PFWA All-Rookie Team as punt returner. • At St. Louis (9/25), posted three tackles and returned four kickoffs for 109 yards. • At Houston (10/9), recorded six tackles and returned four kickoffs for 145 yards. • Against Jacksonville (11/20), posted six tackles and returned six kickoffs for 196 yards, which included career long 85-yard return. • At Indianapolis (12/4), posted one pass defensed and returned six kickoffs for 171 yards. • Against Houston (12/11), recorded career-high eight tackles with one pass defensed and posted career long 52-yard punt return for his first career touchdown. Selected as AFC Special Teams Player of the Week. COLLEGE: • At West Virginia, played in 36 games with 22 starts before declaring for NFL Draft after junior season. Collected eight interceptions, 22 pass deflections, 201 tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Also thrived as a return specialist for Mountaineers, collecting 1,475 yards and one touchdown on 59 kickoff returns (25.0 avg.) as well as 404 yards and one touchdown on 37 punt returns (10.9 avg.). Ranked second on school’s career kickoff return yardage list behind Shawn Terry (1,747 yards). • As junior, named first-team All-American by NFL Draft Report and College Football News, was first-team All-Big East as cornerback and returner, and was named Big East Special Teams Player of the Year. Started every game and led team with 76 tackles, including two sacks. Added three interceptions and seven passes defensed. On special teams, recorded 26 kickoff returns for 608 yards and returned 21 punts for 306 yards and one touchdown. • As Sophomore, named second-team All-Big East after starting 10 games and recording career highs with 89 tackles and four interceptions, including one for touchdown. Also tallied six tackles for loss, 14 passes defensed, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. Ranked 16th in nation with 33 kickoff returns for 867 yards (26.3 avg.) and one TD and added 98 yards and on 16 punt returns. • As freshman, played in 11 games and totaled 36 tackles, one interception, one forced fumble and one pass defensed. • Majored in special education and was member of Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll. PERSONAL: • Single, splits time between Nashville and Atlanta, Ga. • Has one daughter, Zaniyah born February 22, 2006. • At Westlake (Atlanta, Ga.) High School, named Conference Player of the Year, played in Georgia-Florida all-star game and won Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class 4A All-State honors after totaling 120 tackles, six interceptions and 1,850 rushing yards as senior. Won two state championships during prep career. • Also earned All-America honors in basketball and ran track (100 and 4 x 100). • List of favorites: (movies) “Friday” and “Next Friday”; (TV show) “Jerry Springer”; (actor) Chris Tucker; (music artists) Young Jeezy and Pastor Troy; (sports team other than the Titans) Philadelphia 76ers; (video game) Madden NFL Football; (school subject) special education; (food) fries and wings; and (vacation getaway) Miami. • Born Adam Bernard Jones on Sept. 30, 1983 in Atlanta, Ga.

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