One of the most unheralded athletes in the country, Jones has quietly gone about his job, excelling at whatever task the coaches ask. A fearless gunner on special teams, he made his living breaking up the wedge earlier in his career until finally earning a full-time job as the "X" receiver for the Pirates as a senior.

Jones earned first-team All-State, All-Region and All-Bay Rivers District honors as a senior at Bruton High School. The team's co-MVP, he caught 63 passes for 863 yards as a junior, earning second-team All-State recognition. He ended his career with more than 2,000 yards receiving.

The track team MVP was the 2002 state champion in the 110-meter high hurdles and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles. He also ran on the state championship 4x100 meter relay team. He was the record holder in the 300-meter hurdles at the Christopher Newport Captain's Classic (39.3) as a senior. He also earned MVP honors in basketball.

Jones enrolled at Hampton in 2003, but was academically ineligible to play. He appeared as a reserve receiver in 12 contests in 2004, catching seven passes for 49 yards (7.0 avg). Where he made his most noise that year was attacking opposing returners, leading the nation's special teams players with 20 tackles (12 solos) while also causing one fumble.

In 2005, he started two of 12 games, ranking second on the team with 32 receptions for 631 yards (19.7 avg) and a pair of touchdowns. He also posted a pair of solo tackles. His 11 catches for 192 yards against Richmond set a school Division 1-AA playoff game record.

Jones took over "X" receiver duties in 2006. He again finished second on the team, catching 57 passes for 679 yards (11.9 avg) and five touchdowns. He attempted one pass, rushed twice for a loss of one yard and made a solo tackle.

In 36 games at Hampton, Jones started 14 times. He grabbed 96 passes for 1,359 yards (14.2 avg) and seven touchdowns. He also totaled 23 tackles (15 solos) with a forced fumble.

Positives: Has a well-toned frame with good upper body muscle development and tapered thighs … Runs at a low pad level to get a better burst in his release and shows adequate strength through the press … Has the acceleration and speed to threaten deep … Fluid in his movements and shows sharpness running routes … Can separate, but needs to be more explosive out of his breaks … Flexible athlete who looks smooth making adjustments … Can bend low or reach behind for the ball … Above average leaper who is developing soft hands … Has the elusiveness to make the initial tackler miss and the speed to take the ball the distance … Little inconsistent, but has the power to crack block … Has the sudden quickness off the line to get upfield … Quick twitch type who uses his speed to elude and get off the press … Has the strength to fight off the jam … Good route runner who can drop and accelerate sharply out of his breaks … Works the sidelines well, anticipating the defenders' moves … Makes good adjustments on the ball and shows excellent extend, pluck and hand-eye coordination … Has the flexibility in his body to hold on to the ball after colliding with the defender … Easily adjusts to the high pass and has the juking moves to make defenders miss after the catch … Can drop his weight and accelerate with no wasted motions.

Negatives: Despite his sure hands, he will revert to cradling the ball on occasion … Gets good separation, but needs to run more precise in his routes vs. man coverage … While he shows willingness as a blocker, he needs to be more consistent taking angles in his cut blocks … Struggled in the classroom earlier in his career … Needs to show better focus going for the contested ball … Has good speed, but must explode out of his breaks better … When he fails to extend his hands, he will struggle to beat the jam … Has good leaping ability, but needs to time his jumps better to reach the ball at its high point (does not play up to his size) … Lacks natural hand extension going for the ball and will revert to cradling it, resulting in a handful of drops.

Compares To: JERRICHO COTCHERY-New York Jets … Like Cotchery, Jones will need patient coaching and time to develop. He is a better athlete than teammate Marquay McDaniel, but not equal on the basis of football skills. His speed is a big asset and until he develops as a receiver, he will bring good value on special teams coverage units.

Led the Division 1-AA special teams players with 20 tackles (12 solos) in 2004 … Ranks 11th on the school's all-time record list with 1,359 yards receiving … Ranks seventh in school annals with 96 receptions … His 57 catches in 2006 rank third on the school's single-season record list, topped only by Marquay McDaniel's 59 grabs in 2006 and Zuriel Smith's 58 receptions in 2001 … His 11 receptions and 192 yards gained receiving vs. Richmond in 2005 are both school playoff game records … His 192 yards rank sixth overall on Hampton's single-game record list.

All-Mid Eastern Athletic Conference second-team choice by The NFL Draft Report … Lined up at "X" receiver, starting all twelve games … Finished second on the team with a career-high 57 receptions for 679 yards (11.9 avg) and five touchdowns, scoring once in each of the team's first four contests … Rushed twice for a loss of one yard and attempted one pass … Also recorded one solo tackle.

Grambling State … Snared four passes for 42 yards, throwing the game into overtime after he caught a 9-yard pass from T.J. Mitchell for a touchdown with 1:10 left in regulation.

Howard … Gained 83 yards on five catches, including a 29-yard score with 1:45 left in the third quarter.

North Carolina A&T … Totaled 55 yards on six grabs, scoring on a 10-yard toss from Princeton Shepherd in the second quarter.

Morgan State … Produced five catches for 43 yards and a 6-yard touchdown.

Central State (Oh.) … Had his third 100-yard performance for his career, catching seven passes for a single-season high 103 yards.

Norfolk State … Followed with four receptions for 59 yards and a 26-yard touchdown that ended a 7-play, 43-yard drive with 0:11 left in the first half.

Winston-Salem State … Grabbed five passes for 64 yards.

Bethune-Cookman … Had another five receptions for 43 yards.

Florida A&M … Delivered four catches for 78 yards, including a single-season long 36-yard grab.

New Hampshire (NCAA Division 1-AA Playoffs) … Closed out his career with eight receptions for 77 yards.

Appeared in all twelve games, starting vs. Bethune-Cookman and Richmond … Despite coming off the bench in the ten other contests, Jones ranked second on the team with 32 receptions for 631 yards (19.7 avg) and a pair of touchdowns … Also recorded two tackles.

Gained 42 yards on two catches vs. North Carolina A&T and had two more grabs for 49 yards in the Morgan State clash … Gained 44 yards on two receptions vs. Delaware State and 40 yards on a pair of grabs, but turned the ball over once on a fumble vs. Grambling State … Snared four passes for 46 yards vs. South Carolina State … Made a solo tackle and caught three passes for 43 yards vs. Florida A&M … IN his first career start, he had a 10-yard reception vs. Bethune-Cookman … Totaled 118 yards on two catches, scoring his first career touchdown on a 69-yard toss from Princeton Shepherd in the second quarter vs. Savannah State … Earned his second career start, setting playoff records with eleven grabs for 192 yards and a 7-yard touchdown vs. Richmond.

Appeared in twelve games, seeing most of his action on special teams, where he made 20 tackles (12 solos) and caused a fumble … On limited action on offense, he caught seven passes for 49 yards (7.0 avg).

Began his career with an assisted tackle and a 4-yard catch vs. Jackson State … Had two catches for 16 yards and a pair of tackles vs. Morgan State … Registered three solo tackles and made two catches for 21 yards vs. Norfolk State … Added two tackles vs. South Carolina State and was in on a single-season high four tackles (3 solos) while causing a fumble in the North Carolina A&T clash … Finished the season with three solo tackles vs. William & Mary in the Division 1-AA playoffs.

Enrolled at Hampton, but failed to qualify academically, making him ineligible for varsity football action.

No injuries reported.

Campus: 4.42 in the 40-yard dash … 2.57 20-yard dash … 1.52 10-yard dash … 4.31 20-yard shuttle … 6.96 three-cone drill.

Combine: 4.6 in the 40-yard dash … 1.66 10-yard dash … 2.71 20-yard dash … 4.28 20-yard shuttle … 11.82 60-yard shuttle … 7.05 three-cone drill … 39-inch vertical jump … 10'1" broad jump.

Attended Bruton (Williamsburg, Va.) High School, earning first-team All-State, All-Region and All-Bay Rivers District honors as a senior … The team's co-MVP, he caught 63 passes for 863 yards as a junior, earning second-team All-State recognition … Ended his career with more than 2,000 yards receiving … The track team MVP was the 2002 state champion in the 110-meter high hurdles and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles … Also ran on the state championship 4x100 meter relay team … Was the record holder in the 300-meter hurdles at the Christopher Newport Captain's Classic (39.3) as a senior … Also earned MVP honors in basketball.

Sports Management major … Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) … Son of Deloris and Calvin Gager … Born 12/22/83 in Clarksville, Tennessee … Resides in Williamsburg, Virginia.