Came out for the team in the spring and made an immediate impression, ending spring drills as the starting fullback ... Tough player who shows signs of being a very good blocker ... Still getting used to the fullback position after playing linebacker during his year at Morehead State.
Redshirt Freshman (2010): Transferred to UK but did not play football.
At Morehead State: Redshirted as a linebacker during his freshman year in 2009.
High School: Played halfback and linebacker at Whitley County High School, where he was a four-year starter and letterwinner ... Guided team to district and regional Championship his senior year when the team finished 12-2 ... Led the Colonels in rushing touchdowns and all-purpose yards his junior season, while he had a record-breaking senior season with 158 rushing attempts for 1,174 yards, 28 touchdowns and 186 total points scored ... Also impressive defensively with 131 tackles, including 101 solo tackles and five forced fumbles ... Blocked six kicks during his senior year ... Best game of his career came against Woodford County, when he rushed 16 times for 139 yards and three touchdowns, while also earning an interception, a forced fumble, a blocked punt and eight tackles ... Left high school with the program's all-time record in points scored and touchdowns ... Two-year captain was named all-district and all-region his junior and senior season, while also being named all-area his junior season ... Coached by Jim Black ... Was the Tri-County Player of the Year and started the Border Bowl All-Star and East/West All-Star games ... Played centerfield for the baseball team for four years, setting a school record for stolen bases all-time and a four-year all-area performer ... Honor-roll student.
Personal: Born in Corbin, Ky. ... Parents are Mike and Melissa Jones ... Father played baseball at Loyola Marymount University ... Plans a major in special education.
