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Jonathan Jones

School
Auburn University
Position
Defensive Back
Major
Business

Classroom

Jones will graduate in December (3.5 years) with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Character

“Jonathan Jones is extremely smart and has a great knowledge of the game—a quality that helped him lead the team with six interceptions last season, the second-most in the SEC. He’s a versatile player who fits in well anywhere in our defensive secondary. He’s also smart off the field and on course to earn his bachelor’s degree in business administration during this upcoming school year. Jonathan is a very talented athlete who works hard to become better. He enhances his natural gifts through hard work and preparation. His talent is special, but his drive is what makes him extraordinary. Jonathan is also a leader and one of the players others look to on our defense. He sets the tone for what the coaches expect in study, practice and production. He is steady and consistent in his work ethic and in his attitude, and his performance from game to game reflects that. We are very fortunate to have a young man of his caliber at Auburn, and I recommend him highly for your award.” - Rodney Garner, Associate Head Coach

Community

Jones is active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and other outreach activities through the Student Athlete Advisory Committee.

Competition

Jones has been a starter in the Auburn secondary since his true freshman season and has been a key part of the resurgence of a program that saw the Tigers win the 2013 SEC Championship and play for the national title his sophomore season. Auburn was ranked as high as second nationally last season before injuries sidelined the Tigers’ hopes in the difficult SEC West division. Voted the defensive MVP for Auburn in 2014, Jones led the SEC in passes defensed (1.4/game) and ranked second in the league with six interceptions (11th nationally), the most picks in a season for an Auburn player since 2009 and the fifth-best season ever for an Auburn interceptor.