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