Penn State

Commitment Status:Solid Verbal

Paul Jones

Rivals Rating4 stars

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College Choices

School Interest Offer Visit Recruited by
Penn StateCOMMITTED (01/17/2009)OfferedNoneTom Bradley
DukeNoneOfferedNone
IowaNoneOfferedNone
North Carolina StateNoneOfferedNone
PittsburghNoneOfferedNone
StanfordNoneOfferedNone
Virginia TechNoneOfferedNone
West VirginiaNoneOfferedNone

Scouting Report on Paul Jones

How we scouted: Film footage, In-person visits, Game setting, Campby Barry Every - 09/30/2009
  • SpeedDivision I Player
  • SizeBlue Chip
  • StrengthBlue Chip
  • AgilityDivision I Player
  • VelocityBlue Chip
On the Hoof: Big, thick quarterback built similar to an inside linebacker but not quite as muscled up. Physically reminds people of Eagles' quarterback Donovan McNabb.
Needs improvement: Jones needs to work on throwing the ball while moving in the pocket. He needs to work on squaring his shoulders up and momentarily setting his feet before letting the ball go. Also, needs work on his drops and taking snaps under center.
Most impressive: Jones has a very strong arm that does not seem to tire after throwing for a long period of time. He is also a big and strong kid that will be hard to sack by just one defender, as he has excellent mobility for a pro-style quarterback.
Conclusion: Jones has all the tools to become a successful college quarterback. It will all come down to learning the collegiate game and making correct decisions before the ball is even snapped. He will only flourish under the guidance of a quality quarterbacks coach.

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

Jones looking around again?8/28/2009 BlueWhiteIllustrated.com

McKees Rocks (Pa.) Sto-Rox quarterback and Penn State verbal commitment Paul Jones had a flirtation with a few other schools this spring, but reaffirmed his commitment to the Nittany Lions in April. But with the season coming around, is he taking another look?

Pa. one of six new state rankings released8/3/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Three earn five-star status in new Rivals1007/21/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Bolden camps at Penn State6/29/2009BlueWhiteIllustrated.com
Jones moves into the summer6/5/2009BlueWhiteIllustrated.com
Jones lives up to the hype5/7/2009BlueWhiteIllustrated.com
New five-star CB among moves in Rivals1005/5/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
A closer look at the State College Elite 115/4/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Jones, Boone headline Elite 11 camp5/4/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Future Lions represent in State College5/3/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Jones reaffirms his commitment to PSU4/25/2009BlueWhiteIllustrated.com
Who is Rivals100 QB Jones looking at?4/22/2009HokieHaven.com
Scrimmage visitor coming4/8/2009WVSports.com
Jones makes a visit to Pitt and plans another4/3/2009Pantherlair.com
Is Paul Jones taking a look around?4/2/2009BlueWhiteIllustrated.com
Initial 2010 Rivals100 big on Texas talent3/11/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Recruiting continues for unsigned prospects2/11/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Q&A: Jones takes the keys1/18/2009BlueWhiteIllustrated.com
Jones is No. 2 for 20101/17/2009BlueWhiteIllustrated.com
Jones to visit PSU again1/12/2009BlueWhiteIllustrated.com
Video: Paul Jones runs the offense12/2/2008Rivals.com
2010 QB claims Penn State offer11/29/2008Rivals.com Football Recruiting
2010 Pennsylvania QB evaluating options10/31/2008Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Junior QB takes in Penn State10/2/2008BlueWhiteIllustrated.com
Video: Paul Jones throws it around9/22/2008Rivals.com
2010 Sto-Rox QB Jones picks up Pitt offer9/15/2008Pantherlair.com
2010 Sto-Rox QB Jones on the rise8/25/2008Pantherlair.com
Atlantic East loaded in 20108/7/2008Rivals.com Football Recruiting

Stats

RushingPassing
Year AttYdsTDPAPCYdsTDInt
2008 (Jr.)---1861152,02024-
2007 (So.)4414932121131,850203