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(Full name: Jonathan Eli Jones) ... A rash of injuries to the Vol
receiving corps gave Eli a chance to show the Vol coaching staff
his abilities during spring practice ... A fifth-year senior Jones
saw action in two games last season and hopes to push for playing
time during fall camp ... A two-time Academic All-SEC selection,
Jones graduated last May with a biological sciences degree ... Coach
Washington’s evaluation: “Eli is a great kid. He loves
the game of football and loves the University of Tennessee.”...
Born: Oct. 14, 1978.
HONORS - 2000 Academic All-SEC; 1999 Academic All-SEC. 1999 - Games/Started: 0/0 ...Academic All-SEC ...
1998 - Games/Started: 0/0 ...
1997 - Redshirted ...
HIGH SCHOOL - Jones earned all-state honors as a senior
and was a three-time all-conference pick at Salem High ... A versatile
peformer, Eli played cornerback, quarterback and handled kicking
duties ... Three-time all-district pick in track and a soccer standout,
leading his Select team to a state title ... Coach at Salem High
School: Bob Schuchardt.
2000 - Games/Started: 2/0...Academic All-SEC ... Listed as
a wide receiver, he saw action in fourth quarter of Louisiana-Monroe
and Kentucky games ...
