Jones returns to the Gannon football program in 2018 for the first time as a coach and will mentor the outside linebackers. The former Golden Knight defensive standout is back five years after concluding his collegiate playing career.
The Erie, Pa., native was a three-year letterwinner for the Golden Knights from 2010-12. The defensive back played in 26 games during that time span. His career resume featured 73 tackles. Jones capped his playing days with a stellar senior campaign, finishing as the program’s fourth-leading tackler in 2012. He generated 57 tackles, 32 solo stops, 24 assisted tackles, 4.5 tackles for a loss (15 yards), one interception, three pass break-ups and one fumble recovery as a senior.
Prior to playing at Gannon, Jones helped Strong Vincent (Pa.) High School qualify for the District 10 playoffs as a junior and senior. He earned all-region accolades and was named to the City All-Star team after recording 90 tackles, three forced fumbles, 10 pass break-ups and two interceptions as a senior.
Jones earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Gannon in 2013 and is currently working on a master’s degree in communications at Edinboro University.
