Desi Jones
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Season(s) Played with the Divas: 2016
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Jersey Number: 95
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Position: DL
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Age: 32
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Height: 5-7
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Weight: 220
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Hometown: Columbus, GA
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High School: Edgewood Christian HS (GA)
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College: Le Cordon Bleu
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Occupation: Sales Rep, SYSCO
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Desi Jones Q&A
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Who is your biggest supporter?
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| My mother. |
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If you could have a conversation with anyone, dead or alive, who would you choose? Why?
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| My father…he died when I was very young, and there are a lot of things I would love to talk to him about. |
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Who is your female sports idol?
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| Serena Williams. |
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Who is your favorite NFL player? Why?
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| Michael Vick…I’m an Atlanta Falcons fan, and I loved what he brought to the team. My favorite player currently is Cam Newton. |
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What are your favorite hobbies or special interests?
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| Cooking, traveling, and reading. |
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What is your favorite movie?
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| The Pursuit of Happyness. |
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What is your favorite TV show?
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| Seinfeld and Law and Order: SVU. |
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What is your favorite travel location?
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| Atlanta. |
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What is your favorite food?
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| Shrimp and grits. |
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What is your favorite book?
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| The Hobbit. |
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What is your favorite quote?
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| “Fair is where you ride rides and eat cotton candy.” |
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How would you describe yourself in three words?
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| Hard-working, focused, kind. |
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What are your lifetime aspirations?
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| To own my own restaurant, to manage properties, and to be completely self-employed. |
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What was the first sport you ever played?
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| Soccer. |
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How did you hear about women’s football?
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| From friends who played in Atlanta and Miami. |
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Why do you want to play women’s football?
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| I love the comradery of team sports. I like working hard, building a team, and forming bonds. |
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What does it mean to you to be a D.C. Diva?
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| Being part of something great! |
