Brent Jones

Brent Michael Jones (born February 12, 1963 in Santa Clara, California) is a former American Football tight end who played almost his entire career with the San Francisco 49ers from 1987 to 1997. He was selected in the 5th round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1986 NFL Draft. Jones won 3 Super Bowl rings with the 49ers and was three times named All-Pro (1992–1994) and is a four-time Pro Bowler (1992–95). He finished his 11 NFL seasons with 417 receptions for 5,195 yards and 33 touchdowns.

Shortly after his playing career ended, Jones became an analyst for The NFL Today. Jones worked for the NFL on CBS from 1998–2004. Jones decided to leave CBS Sports prior to the 2005 season in order to focus on his business in California, Northgate Capital, which he founded with former teammates Mark Harris and Tommy Vardell. Jones is a former member of the board of directors for San Jose Sports & Entertainment Enterprises, which owns the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League.

High school career
Jones attended Leland High School in San Jose, California, where he played baseball and football. In baseball, he was a first team All-League selection. Jones also attended De La Salle High School in Concord, California.

College career
Jones played for Santa Clara University in the Western Football Conference.

NFL career
Jones was picked in the 5th round of the 1986 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Five days after being drafted, Jones got into a car accident causing injury to his neck. The Steelers kept him on the roster until about a month into the regular season, leaving him unsigned until the following season when he joined the 49ers as a backup during training camp. Jones emerged as a starter in the 1989 season, following the retirement of John Frank.

Possible political aspirations
Jones is a Republican. Over the last several years he has been rumored as a potential political candidate. As of August 2006 he is considered by many pundits to be a potential candidate for the US Congressional seat held by freshman Rep. Jerry McNerney in northern California's district 11. 

On March 19, 2009, it was reported by the San Francisco Chronicle that Jones is being recruited to run in a special election to replace U.S. Rep. Ellen Tauscher, who was appointed to a position in the State Department, in 10th Congressional District of California. 

On March 4, 2010, David Harmer, a Republican candidate running for the 11th Congressional District of California, announced that Jones had endorsed Harmer's campaign. 

Coaching career
Jones's coaching career began at East Bay Athletic League Monte Vista High School in 2007.

Family
Jones's daughter, Courtney Jones, is a top American professional soccer player, most recently a part of the Boston Breakers in the Women's Premier Soccer League Elite after playing on two NCAA championship teams at the University of North Carolina.