Ricardo Jones Pronunciation

As a Junior (2026, Vanderbilt)
• Finished with eight tackles, including one TFL and a pass breakup against NC State
• Made two tackles and had a pass break up and QBH in win over Delaware
• Recorded three tackles in Commodore debut against Austin Peay

As a Sophomore (2025, Clemson)
• Earned Second-Team All-ACC honors from the Associated Press and Third-Team All-ACC recognition from the ACC coaches and Phil Steele
• Started 12 of 13 games in Clemson's secondary
• Recorded 46 tackles, one tackle for loss, six interceptions, five pass breakups and one fumble recovery
• Tied for the ACC lead with six interceptions
Became the first Clemson player since 2009 to record six interceptions in a season
• Earned ACC Defensive Back of the Week honors following a two-interception performance against the Gamecocks
• Helped Clemson reach the College Football Playoff and finish among the ACC's top defenses

As a Freshman (2024, Clemson)
• Appeared in 12 games
• Recorded 22 tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack and one interception
• Earned All-ACC Academic Team honors
• Named to the ACC Honor Roll
• Intercepted a pass and recorded three tackles in his collegiate debut against Appalachian State

High School
• Consensus top-200 national recruit
• Ranked among the nation's top safeties by Rivals, 247Sports, On3, ESPN and PrepStar
• Three-time All-Region and All-State selection in Georgia
• Finished his prep career with 111 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 18 interceptions and 33 pass breakups
• Played quarterback and wide receiver during his senior season
• Competed for head coach Marquis Westbrook at Peach County High School
• Also starred in basketball, averaging 18.5 points per game over three seasons
• Two-time All-Region basketball selection
• Earned All-State basketball honors as a junior
• Named Region Player of the Year in basketball in 2023 and scored more than 700 career points

The Jones File:
• Full Name: Ricardo Jones
• Hometown: Warner Robins, Ga.
• Birthday: October 9, 2005
• High School: Peach County High School
• Parents: Melissa Hugley
• Siblings: Alijah McGhee, Victoria McGhee, Junebug Hugley, and Brielle Hugley

VUFB - Ricardo Jones Kentucky Week - October 20