College Career
Jones attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and played for coach Frank Beamer's Virginia Tech Hokies football team from 2000 to 2003. He was the highest rated recruit in the program's history. Following an injury to Lee Suggs, Jones won the starting job and set a school record for rushing yards from a freshman. In 2002, Suggs and Jones split time at tailback, and were together called "the Untouchables" following a contest for fans to give them a nickname.
He finished his college career with 3,475 yards and 35 touchdowns on 616 carries (an average of 5.6 yards per carry), and 24 receptions for 229 yards (an average of 9.5 yards per reception). His 3,475 rushing yards and 35 touchdowns both rank second on the school's career-record list.
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