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A.J. Jones Scout.com Headlines:
Jones Improving Strength and Speed
Jones buying into Florida's off-the-field training
-by FightinGators.com Nov 7, 2008
Four Gators Selected to All-Freshmen Team
Joe Haden one of four selected to All-Freshmen Team
-by FightinGators.com Dec 6, 2007
INSIDER BUZZ: A.J. Jones out for season
We just received word from Meyer's post-practice press conference that Jones is out for the season.
-by FightinGators.com Aug 29, 2006
RECRUITING: Jones enjoyed visit with LBers
Tampa Middleton LB A.J. Jones hung out with the Gator 'backers and apparently enjoyed himself
-by FightinGators.com Jan 23, 2006
Florida Lands Four-Star Linebacker Jones
A.J. Jones talks about his decision to choose the Gators
-by Scout.com Jan 18, 2006
RECRUITING: Jones Announces On CTSD Tonight
LB A.J. Jones will make a decision between the Florida Gators and Alabama Tide on CTSD at 6:30pm ET
-by FightinGators.com Jan 18, 2006
Jones to Choose Between Tide and Gators
A.J. Jones will make his college decision on Wednesday between Alabama and Florida.
-by Scout.com Jan 16, 2006
RECRUITING: Jones to decide between UA/UF
LB A.J. Jones enjoys visit to South Carolina, but says it's now between the Gators and Bama.
-by FightinGators.com Jan 15, 2006
LB A.J. Jones: Gamecocks Jump In
-by Scout.com Jan 15, 2006
LB A.J. Jones: Decision Time
-by Scout.com Jan 10, 2006
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Injury News:
INSIDER BUZZ: A.J. Jones out for season
-by FightinGators.com Aug 29, 2006

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A.J. Jones
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 190 40: 4.55
Position: LB
Year: Class of 2006
High School: Middleton HS
(Tampa, FL)
College: Florida

2006 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list):
Pos: LB Pos Rank: #15 Pos Rating:

Scout.com Player Evaluation:
STRENGTHS
 Aggressiveness
 Athleticism
 Hitting Ability
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
 Size
A terrific hitter and playmaker on the defensive side of the ball, Jones makes plays all over the field. He is an instinctive linebacker that has plenty of time to fill out and grow into the position for the next level.


Biography:
Jones finished his senior year with 116 tackles and six sacks. Offensively, playing mainly wide receiver not running back, he had 380 receiving yards and five touchdowns. Jones led the county with 170 tackles as a junior, and he was named 2nd team all state by adding 16 sacks, 6 forced fumbles 2 for touchdowns. He had 10 catches, 450yds rushing and 6 touchdowns on offense.

Jones reports a 3.0 GPA/18 ACT/940 SAT (old scale).

Coach's Comments:
"He plays baseball so he’s just really starting to lift and put on weight. We're thinking he could grow into a will backer. He had atleast 4 games where he went over 15 tackles."


Scout.com Combine Results (full list):
Location: Tampa
Year: 2005
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 180
40-Yard Dash: 4.61
Short Shuttle: 3.99
Vertical Jump: 32.0"
3-Cone: 7.46
Broad Jump: 9-5

Schools of Interest:
SchoolInterest LevelOffer? Attended Camp?Visit DateSigned LOI?
Florida Verbal Yes 01/20/2006
Alabama No Interest Yes 12/09/2005  
LSU No Interest Yes   None  
Ohio State No Interest Yes   01/06/2006  
South Carolina No Interest Yes   01/13/2006  
USC No Interest Yes   11/04/2005