Jones was so versatile in his ability to play multiple positions that he was nicknamed the "Franchise.

"[3] Parade magazine named him as a high school All-American after his senior season.

[7] He was a team captain in 1981 and 1982, a first-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) selection in 1981 and 1982, and a third-team/honorable mention All-American in 1982.

[4] He also received the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award, recognizing the "senior football player who displays outstanding leadership, character and courage," in 1981.

[1] Jones became the head football coach for his high school alma mater Blanche Ely, in 2007, but he resigned in May 2008 after a single season.