Arizona: 2L... Jones enters 2004 with a new perspective, as a linebacker, but also bring two years' experience as a fullback... Was in the backfield rotation throughout 2003, playing in 10 games (missed two with injury)... Carried the ball 8 times for 29 yards, and caught five passes for 23 yards... Earned some playing time as a true freshman in 2002 and finished the season with one carry for six yards and four receptions for 42 yards... Played in six games and earned the starting nod against Oregon and on the road at Washington... Had three receptions for 34 yards, including a career-long 15-yard reception in the Washington game... Rushed one time for six yards in his collegiate debut against North Texas... Redshirted in 2001 and worked with the scout team on offense and special teams... Regarded by the Arizona staff as an all-purpose fullback... Jones and other recent signees continue Arizona's foray into the Texas recruiting grounds for outstanding talent, notably on the line and at the skill positions... Has speed, can block and can catch the ball, a definite plus in the Mackovic offensive scheme.
High School: North Shore High School, Houston, Texas, 2001... Three-year letterman for coach David Aymond...Earned all-region honors from Rivals100.com and was rated No. 18 at his position by that group...Rated among the Lone Star Recruiting Top 75 running backs...Earned first-team all-district honors in gaining 283 yards, rushing at a 9.3-yards-per-carry pace...High school teammate of Michael Jolivette... Member of the honor roll.
Jones' Career Stats
Rushing
Year G-GS Rush Yards Avg. TD Long
2002 6-2 1 6 6.0 0 6
2003 10-0 8 29 3.6 0 11
Receiving
Year G-GS Rec. Yards Avg. TD Long
2002 6-2 4 42 10.5 - 15
2003 10-0 5 23 4.6 -- 11
