 Tebucky Shermaine Jones was born on October 6, 1974 in New Britain, Conn. ... Attended New Britain High School, where he starred in football, basketball and track ... Rushed for 4,541 yards and 53 touchdowns in his prep career, including 2,139 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior ... In track, was part of the 100-meter relay team that won the New England Championship ... Started the Tebucky Jones Foundation, which works with at-risk youths in Connecticut ... Majored in child and family studies at Syracuse ... Married to Jannet with a daughter, Letesha, and two sons, Tebucky Jr. and Malique.
Tebucky Jones was signed by the Patriots as a free agent on April 6, 2005 ... He was originally drafted by the Patriots in the first round (22nd overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft ... Traded by the Patriots to New Orleans on April 15, 2003 in exchange for a secondround pick in the 2004 NFL Draft (56th overall, traded for Corey Dillon), a fourth-round pick in the 2004 NFL Draft (113th overall - Dexter Reid) and a seventhround choice in the 2003 NFL Draft (239th overall - Tully Banta-Cain) ... Released by the Saints (3/15/05) ... Signed by the Miami Dolphins as a free agent (3/16/05) ... Placed on injured reserve (10/25/05) ... Released by the Dolphins (3/1/06).
| Regular Season |
Tackles |
Interceptions |
Miscellaneous |
| Year |
Team |
G/S |
TT |
UT |
A |
S |
Yds |
No |
Yds |
Lg |
TD |
PD |
FF |
FR |
Spt |
| 1998 |
New England Patriots |
16/0 |
7 |
5 |
2 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
1 |
28 |
| 1999 |
New England Patriots |
11/2 |
26 |
23 |
3 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
| 2000 |
New England Patriots |
15/9 |
55 |
42 |
13 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
2 |
20 |
20 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
| 2001 |
New England Patriots |
16/12 |
57 |
41 |
16 |
1.0 |
8.0 |
1 |
-4 |
-4 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
3 |
15 |
| 2002 |
New England Patriots |
14/12 |
50 |
38 |
12 |
1.5 |
11.0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
| 2003 |
New Orleans Saints |
15/15 |
80 |
49 |
31 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
1 |
55 |
55 |
0 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
| 2004 |
New Orleans Saints |
16/16 |
110 |
74 |
36 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
1 |
55 |
55 |
0 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
| 2005 |
Miami Dolphins |
6/6 |
35 |
27 |
8 |
2.0 |
24.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
|
| Totals |
|
109/72 |
420 |
299 |
121 |
4.5 |
43.0 |
6 |
73 |
55 |
0 |
41 |
4 |
6 |
72 |
Career GP/GS: 109/72 (4/3)
In eight NFL seasons, Jones has recorded a total of 420 tackles (299 solo), 4.5 sacks, six interceptions for 73 yards, 41 passes defensed, six forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and 72 special teams tackles.
In 2005 with the Miami Dolphins, Jones started the first six games of the season and recorded 35 tackles (27 solo) and a career-high two sacks before being placed on injured reserve (10/25/05).
In two seasons with the New Orleans Saints (2003- 04), Jones started all 31 games in which he played and finished third on the team in tackles both seasons.
As a Patriot for five seasons from 1998-2002, Jones plated in 72 games with six starts, recording 195 tackles (149 solo), 2.5 sacks, four interceptions, 19 passes defensed, six forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and 65 special teams tackles.
Jones has started the last 37 games in which he has played, dating back to his first regular season game as a New Orleans Saint on September 7, 2003.
Jones scored his first career defensive touchdown on a 24-yard fumble return for the Patriots against the New York Jets on Sept. 15, 2002.
In 2001, Jones was a disruptive force for the Super Bowl XXXVI champions, forcing a team-high three fumbles.
In the 2001 playoffs, Jones recorded 15 tackles (11 solo), in addition to an interception in the 2001 AFC Championship Game.
In 2000, Jones moved from cornerback to safety, where he started nine of 15 games and recorded the first two interceptions of his career.
2005 (Miami Dolphins): Jones started the first six games of the season and recorded 35 tackles (27 solo) and a career-high two sacks before being placed on injured reserve on Oct. 25, 2005.
2004 (New Orleans Saints): Started all 16 games at free safety for the Saints ... Was third on the team with 110 tackles ... Also had an interception, a forced fumble, five passes defensed and two stops on special teams ... Played in the 100th regular season game of his NFL career in contest at Dallas (12/12).
2003 (New Orleans Saints): Started all 15 games in which he appeared...Inactive 10/5 at Carolina due to groin injury...Had lone interception of season in season finale vs. Dallas (12/28)...Posted 79 total tackles.
Pittsburgh (9/9): Started at free safety and recorded four tackles in the Patriots 30-14 win over the Steelers on Monday Night Football … Deflected a Kordell Stewart pass into the air, setting up an interception by Terrell Buckley in the third quarter to keep the momentum on the Patriots side… Teamed with Ty Law to tackle Amos Zereoue for no gain late in the second quarter … Recorded a career-high four special teams tackles (2 solo). at N.Y. Jets (9/15): Scored his first career touchdown on a 24-yard fumble recovery on the third play of the third quarter to give the Patriots a commanding 17-0 lead in their 44-7 win over the Jets … Recorded his second career sack on the same play, dropping Vinny Testaverde for a seven-yard loss, then forcing him to fumble and picking up the ball to run for the score … Recorded an assist as part of a secondary that did not allow a reception by a Jets wide receiver until 3:52 remaining in the third quarter … Jets wide receivers caught only three balls all afternoon. Kansas City (9/22): Recovered a fumble for the second straight week, picking up a ball that Victor Green jarred loose from Priest Holmes in the fourth quarter … His fumble recovery set up the Patriots offense for a touchdown that put them ahead, 31-17 … Teamed with Anthony Pleasant to sack Trent Green for an eight-yard loss on the Chiefs first possession of the game. at San Diego (9/29): Recorded three solo tackles in defensive play and also participated on special teams … Part of a secondary that limited San Diego to just 104 passing yards. at Miami (10/6): Blocked an extra point by Olindo Mare following Miami’s first touchdown … Made two tackles (1 solo). Green Bay (10/13): Batted away a Brett Favre pass intended for Terry Glenn on third down in the third quarter, forcing the Packers to try a field goal, which they missed … Made three tackles (2 solo). Denver (10/27): Tied a career high with seven solo tackles … Dropped the Broncos’ Rueben Droughns for no gain in the fourth quarter … Recorded a special teams tackle. at Buffalo (11/3): Led the team with a career-high eight tackles (5 solo) in New England’s 38-7 victory over the Bills … Part of a Patriots defense that that held the Bills offense, which had been ranked second in the NFL, to just one touchdown. at Chicago (11/10): Made a solo tackle and batted away a pass in the Patriots come-from-behind, 33-30 win over the Bears … Leaped in front of Chicago’s Marty Booker to swat away a Chris Chandler pass in the second quarter. Minnesota (11/23): Inactive. at Detroit (11/28): Inactive. Buffalo (12/8): Returned to action and came up with a key interception as part of a strong all-around effort in the Patriots 27-17 victory over the Bills … With the Patriots holding a 17-0 lead, picked off a Drew Bledsoe pass three yards deep in the end zone to keep the Bills off the board … Following his takeaway, the Patriots marched down the field for a 46-yard Adam Vinatieri field goal that put New England firmly in front, 20-0, heading into halftime … Batted away a Bledsoe pass intended for Peerless Price on the first play of the fourth quarter … Forced Travis Henry to fumble at the Patriots one-yard line, but Buffalo was able to pounce on the loose football … Part of a Patriots defense that recorded a season-high five takeaways, including four interceptions. at Tennessee (12/16): Started at free safety and made five solo stops N.Y. Jets (12/22): Batted away a Chad Pennington pass intended for tight end Chris Baker on third-and-one in the second quarter, forcing the Jets to punt … Downed a Ken Walter punt at the Jets 10-yard line, pinning them deep in their own territory in the second quarter. Miami (12/29): Made three tackles (2 solo) in the Patriots 27-24 overtime win over the Dolphins in the season finale … Teamed with Richard Seymour to break into the Dolphins backfield and stuff Ricky Williams for a loss of five yards on third down in the fourth quarter, pushing Miami out of field goal range and setting the tone for the Patriots comeback … Part of a Patriots secondary that allowed just 110 passing yards all afternoon and just four completions in the second half.
Started at free safety in 12 of 16 regular season games and recorded a career-high 57 tackles (41 solos) … Led team with three forced fumbles … Finished the regular season second on the team with 15 special teams tackles. Miami (10/7): Started first game of the season at free safety and was part of secondary that held Jay Fiedler and the Dolphins to only 87 yards passing … Broke up third down Fiedler pass intended for running back J.J. Johnson in the third quarter, forcing a Dolphins punt. San Diego (10/14): Collected a season-high six tackles (5 solos) and broke up a Doug Flutie pass intended for Curtis Conway in the end zone. Indianapolis (10/21): Recorded a touchdown-saving tackle on a Peyton Manning to Marvin Harrison 68-yard completion at the two-yard line … The Patriots defense held, forcing a 25-yard field goal attempt which Jones blocked. Atlanta (11/4): Recorded his first career sack when he brought down Michael Vick for an eight-yard loss, part of the Patriots season-high nine sack performance. St. Louis (11/18): Tackled Rams kick returner Yo Murphy for a one-yard loss when St. Louis attempted a reverse on the opening kickoff. N.Y. Jets (12/2): Downed two punts, including one at the Jets one-yard line in the second quarter … Part of secondary that held the Jets to just 20 yards passing in the second half. Cleveland (12/9): Intercepted his first pass of the season and the third of his career when he caught a Tim Couch pass on the second play of the game … Forced a Dennis Northcutt fumble that was recovered by Lawyer Milloy late in the fourth quarter. Buffalo (12/16): Tied a season-high with six tackles (4 solos) as the Patriots held the Bills to only nine points in 12-9 overtime victory. Miami (12/22): Collected four tackles, forced two fumbles and was part of a defense that held the Dolphins to just 58 yards rushing in 20-13 victory over the Dolphins … Forced Jay Weaver to fumble following a reception in the first quarter … The ball was recovered by Otis Smith at the Patriots 48-yard line and the team eventually scored on an Antowain Smith two-yard run … Forced Lamar Smith to fumble at the Patriots three-yard line in the fourth quarter … The ball was recovered by Roman Phifer at the Patriots two-yard line. Oakland (1/19): Made his first career postseason start and recorded five tackles (3 solos) … Part of defense that limited the Raiders to 230 yards of total offense in 16-13 overtime victory. Pittsburgh (1/27): Intercepted Kordell Stewart late in the fourth quarter and returned it 19 yards … His interception was his first in the postseason. St. Louis (2/3): Started at safety and was part of a Patriots defensive backfield that used a very physical plan of attack against the Rams speedy and explosive passing game … Finished third on team with a postseason-high six tackles (5 solos).
Started nine of 15 games at free safety after playing the first two seasons at cornerback and recorded 55 tackles (42 solos) … Notched the first two interceptions of his career and recorded six passes defensed … Finished fourth on the team with 12 special teams tackles. Tampa Bay (9/3): Started his first game at free safety and registered two tackles. N.Y. Jets (9/11): Credited with three tackles and defended a pass from Vinny Testaverde intended for Vincent Brisby on third-and-three, forcing the Jets to punt … Part of defensive unit which held the Jets to 59 yards rushing. Miami (9/24): Accumulated five tackles, including a tackle of Lamar Smith for a 6-yard loss as the Patriots limited the Dolphins to 242 yards, the lowest amount allowed by the Patriots in 2000. Denver (10/1): Recorded his first career interception, thwarting a fourth quarter comeback bid by the Broncos in the 28-19 win by the Patriots … Added five tackles. Indianapolis (10/8): Notched his second interception in as many weeks, this time halting a Colts fourth quarter comeback bid in the Patriots 24-16 win … Recorded a season-high three special teams tackles as the Patriots limited the Colts to only six yards on two punt returns. Buffalo (11/5): Registered four defensive tackles and added two on special teams as the Patriots held the Bills punt return unit to 14 yards on three returns. Cleveland (11/12): Finished second on team and tied a career-high with seven tackles … Set a career-high with seven solo tackles. Kansas City (12/4): Stopped Tony Gonzalez on the Patriots seven-yardline as the final seconds expired, preserving the Patriots 30-24 win … Finished second on the team with six tackles (6 solos). Buffalo (12/7): Recorded a pass defense when he delivered a punishing hit to Jay Riemersma, forcing the Bills to settle for a field goal … Also had three defensive tackles. Miami (12/24): Inactive for season finale due to an ankle injury.
Played in 11 games in his second year at cornerback ... Finished the season with 26 tackles and seven passes defensed ... He also forced his first career fumble ... Missed four games due to a hamstring injury, which he suffered prior to the Cleveland game (10/3) ... Received more playing time as the season progressed, seeing action in nickel and dime passing situations. N.Y. Jets (11/15): Named special teams co-captain for the game and posted his best defensive numbers to date with five solo tackles and a pass defensed. Philadelphia (12/19): Made his NFL starting debut at right corner for the injured Steve Israel ... Credited with four solo stops and three passes defensed. Buffalo (12/26): Registered a new career-high with seven defensive tackles, including six solo stops ... Sprained his right knee late in the game and was placed on injured reserve on Dec. 31.
Played in every game for the Patriots and began to see extended playing time in dime substitution packages … Finished the season with seven defensive stops and five passes defensed … Dominated opponents on special teams and led the team with 28 tackles on coverage units … Recorded at least one special teams tackle in 14 of the Patriots 16 games … Made his NFL debut in the season opener at Denver (9/7) and recorded two special teams tackles … Had a defensive stop, a pair of special teams tackles and two passes defensed in the home opener vs. Indianapolis (9/13) … Contributed a pair of special teams tackles in seven of the first eight games … Earned more playing time during the final month of the season … Provided two defensive tackles and four special teams tackles at Pittsburgh (12/6).
Made the transition from running back to defensive back prior to his senior year at Syracuse … Finished his collegiate career with 101 tackles, four interceptions, three forced fumbles and three fumbles recovered … Offensively, he rushed for 563 yards and nine touchdowns on 145 carries … He also had two receptions for nine yards and returned nine kickoffs for 176 yards (19.6 avg.). 1997(Senior): Earned All-ECAC first-team and second-team All-Big East honors after making the transition to defensive back as a senior … Started every game at strong safety and was credited with 80 tackles (50 solos), three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and four interceptions, which he returned for 104 yards … Earned ECAC Player of the Week honors when he returned an interception 98 yards for a touchdown to seal a 30-19 victory over Tulane … It was the second longest interception return in school history … Recorded an interception and lined up for one play at tailback, scoring on a 1-yard plunge in a 33-13 victory over Miami, marking the first time that a Syracuse player had scored touchdowns on offense and defense since Ernie Davis in 1961 … Underwent ankle surgery, causing him to miss the Oklahoma and Virginia Tech games. 1996 (Junior): Appeared in every game in a rotation among reserve running backs, but was an impact player on special teams … Rushed for 265 yards and three touchdowns on 61 carries (4.3 avg.) and recorded 15 special teams stops. 1995 (Sophmore): Appeared in 10 games, including his only career offensive start, and carried 72 times for 248 yards (3.4 avg.) and five touchdowns … Missed two games and received limited playing time in two others after suffering a knee sprain vs. West Virginia. 1994 (Freshman): Appeared in seven games as a reserve tailback … Carried seven times for 49 yards (4.5 avg.). 1993 (Redshirt): Redshirted as a freshman.
Tebucky and his charitable organization, the Tebucky Jones Youth Foundation, host an annual football fundamentals camp in Hartford, Conn. with Jets Head Coach Eric Mangini and several Patriots and Jets players and coaches.
Tebucky maintains his own personal website - www.Buck34.com.
Only two months after the Patriots selected him in the 1998 NFL Draft, Tebucky, along with his wife, Jannet, family and friends - established the Tebucky Jones Youth Foundation.
Tebucky was named USA Today's 1993 Connecticut High School Player of the Year
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