JONESjeremiah_3x2

Jeremiah Jones comes to Nebraska from Kentucky, a state which has produced only one letterwinner in the history of Cornhusker football. Jones was regarded as the top player in the state as a talented all-around player for Murray High School.

Jones helped Murray to a trip to the second round of the state playoffs in his senior season. As a junior, Jones was a versatile threat on both sides of the ball. He caught 22 passes for 326 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 304 yards and three scores. Jones also completed 52-of-104 passes for 643 yards and six touchdowns. Defensively, Jones had 66 tackles, four sacks and five tackles for loss with two interceptions and two fumble recoveries, one of which he returned for a touchdown. In his sophomore season, Jones led Murray with 97 tackles and five interceptions.

A four-star recruit, Jones is ranked as the top player in the state of Kentucky by On3. He is regarded as one of the top 160 prospects in the country and the nation’s No. 3 athlete by On3.