2016 RECRUITING ISSUE
BY LOU SOMOGYI
Four years ago when All-America
recruit Jarron Jones was enrolling at
Notre Dame, there was debate about
whether he would be a better fit with
his range at offensive tackle or along
the defensive line.
After a redshirt year as a freshman,
Jones will enter his fifth season with
the Fighting Irish as a bona fide NFL
prospect in the defensive interior. At
the same time, his younger brother
Jamir will face a different debate about
his future: outside linebacker or defen-
sive end?
"The coaches told me that I will prob-
ably start out at Sam [strongside line-
backer], but said they can't quite project
my future yet because I'm still a young
kid who is growing and could maybe
develop into an end," the younger Jones
said. "I've put on about 10 pounds since
basketball season and am around 230
Jamir Jones Is Following The
Path Of His Older Brother
As a senior, Jones compiled 98 tackles, 6.5 sacks and an interception on defense, while also hauling in 43
receptions for 822 yards and nine touchdowns on offense.
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