He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies, earning consensus All-American honors in 2003.

With his natural ability and his father's training regimen, he became a highly conditioned athlete at a very young age.

O'Hara Head football coach, George Stratts reluctantly started Jones as a freshman.

Other notable recipients of the award include: Adrian Peterson, Jimmy Clausen, and Terrelle Pryor.

To the surprise of many, Jones chose to become a Hokie, making his decision the day after a home visit from Virginia Tech Head Coach, Frank Beamer.

"[3] Jones' college reveal was so highly anticipated that it was covered nationally, and televised by several local news stations.

[5] During his freshman season, Jones assumed the starting job, after an injury to starter, Lee Suggs.

In 2002, Suggs and Jones split time at tailback, and were together called "The Untouchables" as a result of a fan contest for giving the duo a nickname.

He rushed for 105 yards on 23 carries and one touchdown in a Week 8 victory over the division rival Chicago Bears.

[11] On September 3, 2009, Jones was injured during a preseason game when he was hit out of bounds by Cleveland Browns linebacker Marcus Benard.

[12] Jones was released on March 9, 2010, after the Bears signed Chester Taylor during the free agency period.

In his only season with the Colonials, Jones played in two games where he rushed for 41 yards on 16 carries before being placed on injured reserve on October 21, 2010.