SOPHOMORE (2016)
• Played in three games at running back
• Rushed six times for 29 yards and one touchdown
• Averaged 4.8 yards per carry
• FIU 9/24: Totaled 29 yards and a touchdown on six carries
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2015)
• Received seven starts at running back and played in all 12 games
• Led the Knights with 93 carries and 339 yards while also having a touchdown
• Averaged 3.6 yards per rush
• Contributed 11 receptions for 65 yards
• Furman 9/19: Rushed seven times for 51 yards
• Tulane 10/3: Caught three passes for 19 yards
• UConn 10/10: Posted seven rushes for 44 yards and had three catches for 10 yards
• Cincinnati 10/31: Eclipsed the 100-yard plateau with 123 yards on the ground on 18 carries with a touchdown, highlighted by a 51-yard run
• East Carolina 11/19: Rushed for 38 yards on 12 carries
FRESHMAN (2014)
• Named the Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the USF game
HIGH SCHOOL
• Coached by Tim Smith at Atlantic High School where he was a running back and strong safety
• Listed as the No. 62 running back by ESPN, which also put him with three stars
• Also a three-star recruit by Rivals
• Picked up first-team all-county distinction in 2013
• Was the school's football team MVP in 2010, 2012 and 2013
• Totaled 1,250 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior, and chipped in 207 receiving yards
• Miami Herald named him to the 2013 Season Preview All-North Atlantic Team
• Rushed for 1,150 yards and 11 touchdowns with 225 receiving yards and 37 tackles in 2012 where he picked up second-team all-county honors
• Atlantic reached the 2012 FHSAA 5A regional quarterfinals
• Atlantic's running back of the year in 2011, rushing for 756 yards in six games, and also had 47 tackles with an interception
• Galloped for 996 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns as a freshman, and amassed 78 tackles with an interception
• Ran the first leg of the 4x100 relay team which won the district title his freshman year
• Member of the Leadership Club and National Honor Society, received the Mr. AHS Award, advanced to the mock trial state qualifications and was selected as homecoming king
• Received an offer from Florida Atlantic, and interest from Florida, Florida State, NC State and USF
PERSONAL
• Full name is Christopher Jones
• Parents are Chris Jones and Seannette Sims
C.J. Jones Season 2016
#29PositionRUNNING BACK
Weight220 lbs
Height5-10
ClassRedshirt Sophomore
HometownDaytona Beach, Fla.
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