Thomas Jones - Football - Vanderbilt University Athletics

#28 Thomas Jones

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Class Freshman
Height 5-11
Weight 175
Hometown Smyrna, Tenn.
High School Smyrna
Bio

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The Jones File
• Lettered all four years in football at Smyrna High School for coach Matt Williams
• Chosen for 2023 TACA Tennessee East vs. West All-Star Classic
• Named team MVP as a junior and senior
• Received Smyrna Team Captain Award in 2023
• Selected Region 5-6A Co-MVP as a senior
• All-Region 6-6A in 2021 and 2022
• Led team in touchdowns as a senior, interceptions as a junior and solo tackles as a sophomore
• Made 145 tackles with seven interceptions and two sacks during prep career
• Scored eight rushing touchdowns, seven receiving touchdowns, two kick return touchdowns, a punt return touchdown and had a passing touchdown
• Also lettered all four years in track and field
• Four-time state meet qualifier in the 300-meter hurdles, ranking seventh in the state as a senior
• Finished prep career with the Smyrna record in 200-meters (22.17), 110-meter hurdles (14.97), 300-meter hurdles (38.68) and as anchor on the 4-by-200-meter relay
• Earned an associate’s degree in science from Bethel University while in high school as part of a dual enrollment program
• Son of Jason and Felisha Jones
• Has a twin, Maya, and two other siblings – Sydnie and Jayla
• Enjoys playing sand volleyball in his free time