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2018 Football Roster

Matt Jones #79 OL

  • Position:
    Offensive Lineman
  • Height:
    6-3
  • Weight:
    328
  • Class:
    Redshirt Junior
  • Hometown:
    Hubbard, Ohio
  • High School:
    Hubbard HS

Summary

Biography

2017 (r-So.)

  • Started 13 games at center
  • Saw action on 981 plays on offense
  • Recorded nine knockdown blocks for the season, including a season-high two three times
  • Registered a season-high two domination blocks against East Carolina
  • Part of the offensive line that was named the WVU Offensive Champions against Kansas
  • Member of the offensive line that only allowed 4.1 tackles for loss per game, ranking No. 8 in the nation and No. 1 in the Big 12
  • Paved the way for the offense to average 309.3 passing yards, No. 13 nationally, 459.6 yards of total offense, ranking No. 20 and 34.5 points per game, No. 22
  • Held opponents to 1.5 sacks per game, which ranks No. 25 in the country and No. 2 in the Big 12
  • Led the way for 1,000-yard rusher Justin Crawford, the third consecutive season the Mountaineers have had a 1,000-yard rusher and a 3,000-yard passer and two 1,000-yard receivers
  • Offense passed for more than 300 yards in nine games and 350 in six games
  • Offense rushed for more than 200 yards in six games and 250 in two games
  • Offense produced 500 or more yards of total offense in six games, including the first five games to begin the season

2016 (r-Fr.)

  • Added depth at center
  • Saw limited action, making an appearance at Iowa State

2015 (Fr.)

  • Redshirted 

High School

  • Played offensive and defensive lines for coach Brian Hoffman at Hubbard High
  • Two-time Associated Press Division III All-Ohio Football team
  • Two-time All-Northeast Ohio District First Team
  • Two-time Hubbard High offensive lineman of the year
  • Helped lead Hubbard to a 12-1 record, the All-American National conference title and the regional finals
  • Paved the way for the offense to average 42.8 points per game, 358.8 rushing yards per game and 63 rushing touchdowns
  • Finished career with 168 tackles, including 108 solo stops, 12.5 sacks and 51 tackles for loss
  • Forced nine fumbles and recovered two
  • Blocked five field goals
  • As a junior, helped lead Hubbard to a 12-1 record, the conference title and advance to the regional finals
  • The offense ran for almost 4,000 yards and 54 touchdowns 

Personal

  • Son of David and Eileen Jones
  • One of two children
  • Majoring in criminology
  • Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll
  • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

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Historical Player Information

  • 79

    2015Freshman

    Offensive Lineman
    6'3" 320 lbs
    79
  • 79

    2016Redshirt Freshman

    Offensive Lineman
    6'3" 316 lbs
    79
  • 79

    2017Redshirt Sophomore

    Offensive Lineman
    6'2" 318 lbs
    79
  • 79

    2018Redshirt Junior

    Offensive Lineman
    6'3" 328 lbs
    79
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