T.J.Jones

Played tackle during his redshirt season … Showed very good pass protection ability … Has outstanding size to go with his athleticism.

2012 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Played tackle at Myrtle Beach (S.C.) HS … Helped his team win at least 11 games every season … Myrtle Beach won the Class AAA state championship his junior and freshman years with a 14-1 record each campaign … State quarterfinalist as a senior with an 11-2 mark … 13-2 record and state runner-up his soph season … Three-year starter at offensive tackle … Also saw action on defense … All-district performer … Won area Lineman of the Week honors four times … Rated the No. 23 prospect in South Carolina by 24/7 Sports and No. 28 in the state by Rivals.com … No. 34 in South Carolina by SuperPrep … One of the nation’s top-100 offensive tackles by 24/7 and Scout.com … Coached by Mickey Wilson … Also played basketball and was most valuable player in a couple of in-season tournaments … Honor-roll student and a member of the DECA club.

Personal: Born in Myrtle Beach, S.C. … Son of Carla Jones … Considering a major in computer scienc