 Jimenez in 2004. | |
| Born: | May 1, 1980 Queens, NY, United States |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | OT |
| Height | 6 ft 8.2 in (204 cm) |
| Weight | 308 lb (140 kg) |
| College | Southern Mississippi |
| High school | Cypress Creek High School; Orlando, Florida |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2003 | Cleveland Browns (NFL) |
| 2003 | Green Bay Packers (NFL) |
| 2004 | Frankfurt Galaxy (NFLE) |
| 2004 | Oakland Raiders (NFL) |
| 2005 | Cologne Centurions (NFLE) |
| 2006–2009 | British Columbia Lions (CFL) |
| 2010–2011 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 2008 |
| CFL West All-Star | 2008 |
| Honours | Grey Cup (2006) |
Jason Jimenez (born May 1, 1980) is a former professional gridiron football offensive tackle. He last played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He is a former member of the 2006 Grey Cup champions, the BC Lions of the CFL.
Professional career
In 2003, Jimenez played on the practice squad for the Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers of the NFL. He was signed by the Packers in January 2004 and released in September 2004. The Raiders assigned him to the Cologne Centurions of NFL Europe in 2005. The BC Lions signed him on January 31, 2006. In 2008, he was named a CFL All-Star.[1]
On January 29, 2010, Jimenez was released by the Lions after playing 71 games over a four-year period.
Jimenez signed as a free agent with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on February 23, 2010. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Personal Life
He went to The University of Southern Mississippi where he earned joint degrees in Political science and Criminal justice while playing for the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles. He graduated from Cypress Creek HS in Orlando Fl. As of 2023, Jason has a wife and 2 kids, he is currently a principal at Legacy Middle School in Florida.
References
- ↑ "Jason Jimenez Stats". ProFootballArchives.com. Retrieved October 25, 2023.