The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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2015 RECRUITING ISSUE for loss and two sacks, in a 36-0 season- opening win over Jenkins Aug. 30 … Notched three tackles for loss among 14 total stops in a 35-7 win against Ridge Nov. 8 … A PolksPrep.com first- team all-county selection … An Associ- ated Press honorable mention Class 6A all-state selection. S o p h o m o r e Season: Played in 10 of 11 games, helping Lake Gib- son to a 10-1 re- cord and a playoff berth … Tallied 40 total stops, nine tackles for loss, seven sacks, three forced fumbles a n d o n e f u m - ble recovery … Scored two points on a safety. Freshman Sea- son: Appeared in nine games for a Braves team that went 8-3 and exited in the first round of the playoffs … Recorded 14 tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks and a fumble recovery. ALL-STAR GAMES AND CAMPS Participated in the 60th Annual Florida Athletic Coaches Association North- South Football All-Star Classic Dec. 20. OTHER SPORTS Also competed in track and wrestling. NOTABLE High School GPA: 3.4. Planned Major: Nursing. Other Schools Considered: Louis- ville, Nebraska and Michigan State. Favorite Pro Player: Seattle Se- ahawks running back Marshawn Lynch. Date O f O f- ficial Visit To Michigan: Jan. 23, 2015. QUOTABLE J i m H a r - baugh's Com- ments: "Reuben is a strong leader who looks at ev- ery situation in a positive light. His parents told me they are most proud of his abil- ity to persevere through tough times, and his ability to spread joy to others and brighten a per- son's day. He is a motivation to his friends and family, and a great mentor to those in his com- munity. "Reuben has a great personality, which was clear when we visited with him. As his family told me, 'He under- stands that life is what you make of it.' "Reuben is a young man who encour- ages others around him to strive for excellence. His family told me he has 'a heart of gold,' and I know they are Jones set career highs in tackles for loss (24) and sacks (10) during his senior season at Lakeland (Fla.) Lake Gibson. PHOTO COURTESY RIVALS.COM