Rivals Rating5 stars
| POSITION | NATIONAL | STATE |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 20 | 2 |
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Outside linebacker
Winter Park, Florida
Lake Howell
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Winter Park, Florida
Lake Howell
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- Ht:6'4"
- Wt:220 lbs
- GPA:2.8
- Class:2010 (High School)
Christian Jones Highlights 312 videos available »
College Choices
| School | Interest | Offer | Visit | Recruited by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State | COMMITTED (02/3/2010) | Offered | None | Rick Trickett |
| LSU | Medium | Offered | None | Alabama | None | Offered | 11/6/2009 |
| Florida | None | Offered | None | Miami (FL) | None | Offered | None | Aubrey Hill |
| Michigan | None | Offered | None | Rod Smith | Notre Dame | None | Offered | 10/23/2009 | Tony Alford |
| Oklahoma | None | Offered | 11/27/2009 | Rutgers | None | Offered | None |
| Tennessee | None | Offered | 10/30/2009 | USC | None | Offered | 01/29/2010 |
Scouting Report on Christian Jones
How we scouted: Film footage, In-person visits, Game setting, Campby Barry Every - 08/25/2009- Speed
- Size
- Strength
- Agility
- Lateral Pursuit
On the Hoof: Would be considered a huge linebacker with a massive upper body. His legs are athletic and lean like a basketball player. Has the frame that will grow into a linebacker and will physically remind fans of Jevon Kearse.
Needs Improvement: If he ends up as a defensive end, he will need to work on lower pad level at the point of attack and add some muscle mass to his lower body. As a linebacker, more knee bend will help him explode into ball carriers.
Most Impressive: He covers a lot of ground for a huge linebacker, and he does a nice job of wrapping up while tackling. Jones is also a superior pass rusher and can wreak havoc in the backfield on a consistent basis.
Conclusion: There is no question that he has a better than 50-50 chance of being an impact freshman wherever he ends up. Jones will excel on coverage teams and instantly improve any defense because of his pass-rushing prowess. Barring a serious injury, he should end up having a great college career and beyond.
Needs Improvement: If he ends up as a defensive end, he will need to work on lower pad level at the point of attack and add some muscle mass to his lower body. As a linebacker, more knee bend will help him explode into ball carriers.
Most Impressive: He covers a lot of ground for a huge linebacker, and he does a nice job of wrapping up while tackling. Jones is also a superior pass rusher and can wreak havoc in the backfield on a consistent basis.
Conclusion: There is no question that he has a better than 50-50 chance of being an impact freshman wherever he ends up. Jones will excel on coverage teams and instantly improve any defense because of his pass-rushing prowess. Barring a serious injury, he should end up having a great college career and beyond.
Barry Every is a Football Recruiting Analyst for Rivals.com. He has worked in the recruiting offices for Mark Richt at the University of Georgia, Bobby Bowden at Florida State University and Mack Brown at the University of North Carolina
Latest News
 Position recruiting breakdown: Defense2/9/2010 Rivals.com Football RecruitingSharrif Floyd headlines the nation's No. 1-ranked group of defensive tackles at Florida. The Gators also landed the No. 3 group of linebackers and No. 2 group of defensive backs. Rivals.com has broken down how the teams did overall on National Signing Day. Now, here's a look at which teams fared best - position-by-position - on defense and at the athlete position. | ||
| 2010 Recruiting Round Table | 2/8/2010 | GatorBait.net |
| Signing Day 2010: The top 25 teams | 2/4/2010 | Rivals.com Football Recruiting |
| FSU is where Jones was comfortable | 2/3/2010 | Warchant.com |
| Predicting how Florida finishes | 2/2/2010 | GatorBait.net |
| Big Ten Blitz: Big week for the Buckeyes? | 2/1/2010 | Rivals.com Football Recruiting |
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| Year | Tck |
| 2008 (Jr.) | 163 |
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