A linebacker and one of the leaders of special teams, Jones will compete for an expanded role on defense in his senior season.
2011
Appeared in all 10 games for JCU and was named the team’s Unsung Hero award winner for his heroics on special teams ... Finished with 10 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and one pass break-up.
2010
Appeared in seven games for the Blue Streaks primarily as a special teams player ... Tallied four tackles on the year, all against Wilmington (10/9) ... Was also named special teams Player of the Week for his efforts in the Wilmington game.
2009
Appeared in nine games as a collegiate rookie and tallied four tackles as part of the coverage units ... Posted two solo stops against Muskingum (11/7/09) ... Was one of five freshman to earn a varsity letter in 2009.
High School
Decorated football player at the Linsly School in Wheeling, West Virginia, where he earned All-State Honorable Mention in 2007 and first team All-Conference and second team All-Valley in 2008 ... Named team captain and Defensive MVP as a senior, leading the Cadets in tackles with 131 that year ... Also an accomplished hockey player at Linsly, as his 2007 Defensive MVP Award and 2008 Hockey Coaches Award would attest ... Member of the Headmaster’s Performance List ... Member of the German Club.
Academics & Personal
Majoring in Exercise Science at JCU ... Carries a 3.0 GPA ... Son of Dennis and Linda Jones.
