Tennessee commit Jacquez Jones to visit other schools before final decision
Jacquez Jones is a versatile wide receiver from Clearwater Florida who compiled 57 receptions, 1004 yards, and 10 receiving touchdowns. He also ran the ball 23 times for 244 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also scored two touchdowns on kick returns, one a 90-yard kickoff return and the other was a 67-yard punt return.
The dynamic playmaker utilizes his 4.50 forty speed to outrun defenders once he gets his hands on the ball. He also uses an impressive vertical leap to attack balls fearlessly in traffic and shows good balance after making contested catches to stay on his feet, then he's off to the races.
Jones is currently committed to Tennessee but plans to go on a whirlwind tour of official visits before making his final decision on National Signing Day. He will first visit Kentucky on the 13th of January, then head to Tennessee on the 20th, before finishing his trip with an official visit it Central Florida on January 31st. Once he takes it all in, he will announce his final decision on National Signing Day.
When asked what stands out to him about those two schools, Jones told us that he loves the was UCF monitors their athletes and UK has a special place in his heart because the were his first offer and offensive coordinator Eddie Gran told Jones he has some of the similar traits of Randall Cobb and he could be used the same we in their offense.
Coach Troy Walters is Jones's main recruiter at UCF and coach Darrin Hinshaw is his point man at Kentucky. For Tennessee, he has a good relationship with coaches Larry Scott and Zach Azzanni.
When asked what made him commit to Tennessee, the 3-star gave the following response,
"The school tradition, I'm all about tradition. Also, it's not to0 cold or hot there and of course it's a good trademark for jobs after my football days over. I plan on majoring in business management with a minor in sports medicine."
While Jones has his mind on what school will provide him with the best educational foundation once his football days are over, he also gave FlaVaristy some insight into what the game means to him.
"Football means a hell of a lot to me. I play with a passion, if it wasn't for football I may be running about doing something dumb, football is a way to clear my mind for any problems I have and focus on the game. I've been playing football since 8th grade and it is a big part of my identity," said Jones. "One thing I would tell any underclassman about the recruiting process is also ways work hard, never lose focus, and maintain good grades. Also, don't worry about stars, just play football with a passion and respect every coach and player on and off the field because you never know who's watching."
Jacquez Jones speaks like a young man with a plan, the school that ultimately receives his signature will be getting a young man who demonstrates wisdom beyond his years off the field as well as a dynamic playmaker on it.