Jake Jones '18 Recruiting Profile

I have played tackle football since I was 7 years old.  I love everything about football...the sheer physicality that the game demands, the leadership I have developed over 11 seasons and the brotherhood that comes with playing on a team.  Although I have not decided on a career path yet, going to college and getting an education is something I view as being necessary for life.  I have to work hard for my grades, but I am doing everything on my end to ensure that I am accepted into a great college.  I currently play on the Varsity football team at my high school.  Working out and playing under many different amazing coaching staff has given me rare opportunities to play in a lot of different situations.  My coaches have always expected a lot from me, knowing that I am capable and dependable.  I believe that discipline and respect are requirements on and off the field.  Junior Seau was a personal, family friend and my football hero.  He once told me to work harder than anyone else and to stay humble.  This made a huge impact me and I believe that it is something to live by.  Being raised in a church has also taught me that humility and honesty are essential in life.  I am enjoying high school, loving playing at a high level and look forward to one day playing at the college level!