Aaron Jones
Born in Orlando, FL
Attended Apopka HS (FL)
College-EKU
Professional Team: Pittsburg Steelers, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins 1988-1996 (9 years)
Position: Defensive End, Defensive Tackle, Linebacker
Inducted into EKU Athletics Hall of Fame 2007.
Aaron Jones was drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1st Round of the ’88 Draft-the 18th overall pick as a Defensive End (DE). He played 5 years in Pittsburgh: 4 years under Chuck Knoll and 1 year Bill Cowher. Mean Joe Greene was his Defensive Line Coach who said of Jones ”I saw 10 films on Aaron Jones. I begged for this guy. He can play for us right away.” Tony Dungy was his Defensive Coordinator. After his 5th year in Pittsburgh he became a free agent and Bill Parcells signed him with the Patriots in ’93 and he played for Parcells for 3 years before moving on to the Miami Dolphins in ’96 under Coach Jimmy Johnson for one year before suffering a knee injury.
He retired after 9 long years. Since retiring, he started a commercial HVAC company called Gold Mechanical Services, Inc. He is the President and Commissioner of South Central Athletic Association, which is a Pop Warner Football and Cheer Organization. He is also President of Excel Speed & Fitness Training, LLC.