#11 Marlon Jones

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Prior to Vandy
• Competed at Eastern Washington from 2019-23
• First-team All-Big Sky selection in 2023, starting all 11 games with 35 tackles
• Had three interceptions and four tackles for loss
• Returned an interception for a touchdown in consecutive games against Southeastern Louisiana and UC Davis
• All three interceptions on the season were returned for touchdowns
• All-Big Sky third team selection in 2022
• Appeared in all 11 games with nine starts on the season, tying for the team lead with three interceptions
• Intercepted a pass against Florida
• Played in 12 games and made five starts during 2021 season
• Made 47 tackles with five break-ups and three interceptions
• Intercepted a pass and made six tackles in FCS Playoff win over Northern Iowa
• Played in six games with four starts in 2020 (spring season due to Covid-19 pandemic)
• Twice had a season-best six tackles and made 17 of his 24 tackles in the last three games
• Played in three games during true freshman season in 2019
• Forced a fumble on his first collegiate tackle while on kickoff coverage against Jacksonville State

The Jones File
• Three-star prospect from Curtis High School per 247 Sports
• Named “White Chip” by the Seattle Times as a top-100 prospect from the state of Washington
• First-team All-South Puget Sound League as both a kick returner and wide receiver as a senior
• Named All-SPSL as a receiver and defensive back as a junior
• Played for coach Chris Paulsen at Curtis
• Won the state 4A title in the 100 meters with a time of 11.03
• Posted a PR of 10.97 in the 100 meters during high school career
• Finished third in the state in the 100 meters as a junior with a mark of 21.99
• Helped 4×100-meter relay team to a state title as a sophomore and runner-up finish as a junior
• Son of Marlon and Amena Jones
• Enjoys baking in his free time