Blake Jones

Height:
6-0
Weight:
292
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Harris County, Ga.
High School:
Harris County H.S.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-sport athlete that earned four varsity letters on the gridiron, including three at Harris County High School for head coach Dwight Jones … Helped lead the team to three-straight regional titles … Garnered all-region honors in 2013 and 2014 … Two-time all-city selection … Sports Vision Defense Award winner as a senior … Participated in the Rising Seniors All-Star Game … Also starred on the Tigers’ track team … Took home back-to-back all-city accolades as a track and field performer … Claimed sectional and regional titles in the discus before finishing eighth at the state championships … Member of Academic Honor Roll … Named the school’s top English student in 2014 … Also recruited by Army, Austin Peay, Chattanooga, Citadel, Indiana State, Jacksonville State, Western Kentucky and Wofford.

PERSONAL: Son of Maurice and Sonja Jones … Has five siblings; Maurice, Jr., Aaron, Elysa, Preston and Drew … Born September 8, 1996 in Columbus, Ga. … Plans to major in biology or chemistry … Brother, Preston, ran cross country for Georgia Regents University … Chose Mercer because it was the right fit to continue his academic and athletic endeavors.