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AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2019): Saw action in 10 games … Recorded 21 tackles (13 solo), including one tackle for loss (-1 yard) … Turned in multiple tackles in five contests. Winston-Salem State: Logged five tackles, including four solo stops … first four tackles of collegiate career were all solo stops. Virginia State: Turned in a solo tackle and trio of tackle assists … also stepped in to fair catch a punt in the third quarter. Limestone: Posted two solo stops, as well as a pass break-up … broke up a pass on a 2^nd-and-11 situation in third quarter which eventually led to a punt. Carson-Newman: Turned in two solo tackles, including a tackle for loss … brought down quarterback Tyler Thackerson for a one-yard loss in the third quarter. Mars Hill: Tallied a season-high seven tackles, including a trio of solo stops … posted two solo tackles and one tackle assist in second half. #13 Wingate: Registered lone tackle on special teams (punt) in the second quarter.
 
AS A FRESHMAN (2018): Redshirted. Did not see game action.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at White Oak High School for coach Eric Leary … Two-way player for the Vikings … Totaled 39 tackles, including 27 solo stops, on defense, while also logging a fumble recovery, one blocked kick and a pair of pass deflections … Ran for 333 yards and four touchdowns on 63 carries, including a 117-yard, 2-touchdown game in the season opener with Dixon … Also lettered in wrestling, indoor track & field and outdoor track & field for the Vikings … Named sprinter of the year following junior campaign.
 
PERSONAL: The son of Gloria Medina and John Jones, Sr. … Has an older sister, Alexis … Maintained a 3.3 cumulative grade point average at White Oak High School and ranked in the top 25 percent of his 231-member senior class … Enjoys playing video games and paintball … Lists the New Orleans Saints as his favorite sports team and enchiladas as his favorite food … A biology major at UNCP.