Former NFL offensive lineman Kenyatta “Bear” Jones has died at age 39, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
His mother, Jessica Hadley-Brown, told the Times that he died Saturday of cardiac arrest.
Jones, the New England Patriots’ 2001 fourth-round pick, was the first-ever University of South Florida athlete selected in the NFL draft. He got minimal playing time in 2001, but does have a Super Bowl ring to his name thanks to his team’s win that season. He played 11 games in the NFL at right tackle in 2002, then underwent double knee surgery prior to the 2003 season, sidelining him for the year.
He accepted Islam during his time with the Redskins.
Inna lilahi wa inna ilayho rajioon.
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