Kenyatta Jones was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 2001 NFL Draft. He was chosen in the fourth round based on his on-field performance at the University South Florida.
Kenyatta started in eleven games for the Pats, until he was placed on the “Physically Unable to Perform” list at the beginning of the 2003 season. While inactive, he was arrested and charged with allegedly throwing hot tea on his cousin as the result of a disagreement. Kenyatta was released by the Patriots five days later.
In 2008, he was recruited by Arena Football team Tampa Bay Storm. Just after his signing, Kenyatta was arrested outside a Tampa nightclub after attempting to urinate on the dance floor and then shoving the off-duty police officer who threw Jones out of the club. Jones was arrested for battery of a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest.
Kenyatta disappeared from the spotlight for nearly ten years, resurfacing in the headlines only after his mother announced that Kenyatta passed away from cardiac arrest at the age of 39.