Spence and Co. Presents The Top 50 East Texas DL Since 2000

There's been a lot of dominant defensive lineman from East Texas, and they've come in all shapes and sizes: fast guys, skinny guys, huge bulky guys, fast fat guys, linebackers with their hands on the ground, and OL who get a chance to chase the ball for once. We've had em over the past 25 seasons, here's who have been the best. 

University of Texas signee, Ashton Dorsey was an absolute animal for Cujo back in 2008, 09. Dorsey played with way more finesse than what you think a 6'3 285 pound 3 tech ought to play with. In 2008, Dorsey made tons of explosive plays. He had 63 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 10 PBUs, 1 FF, 1 FR, and blocked 2 kicks. As a Senior in 2009, Dorsey followed up with another 63 tackles, 6 sacks, 4 FF, and 3 FR. 

Mario McCain is the ironman of East Texas football. I thought my 47 games were special, but McCain started 59 high school football games during his career for Carthage. He was a 2 way star, starting on the OL as a freshman. As a junior McCain made his way on to the defensive line and had a phenomenal start. He had 60 tackles, 19 for loss, 6 sacks and forced 6 fumbles as a defensive end. As a senior, McCain brough the pain again. He finished with over 119 tackles, 22 for loss, 10 sacks, and 27 pressures.

Gerald Gooden represents the OG's, finishing with Hooks in 2006. That year was a huge senior year for Gooden as he tallied 122 tackles, 8 sacks and even caught a pick from his defensive end spot. Gooden took his talents to Purdue University where he became a 3 year starter and accumulated over 120 tackles in that time span.

Jaymon Wheeler was a speedster on the corner for PG in the last couple of years. The 6'2 210 pound wheeler was physical at the point of attack, and there was no way you were going to outrun him to get to the edge. As a junior, Wheeler finished with 83 tackles, 9 for loss, 7 sacks, and 2 FF. In 2023, Wheeler struck back with 56 tackles, 22 for loss, and 8 sacks. Wheeler signed with Southern Arkansas and in 2024 he redshirted.

Thomas Jones was a linebacker his first 2 years on varsity, but because of talent and depth at the position and team need, Jones slid down to defensive end. He was a terrorist on the edge and beat tackles up physically all game long. In 2010, Jones was named 5A (6A now) first team all state after 85 tackles, 14 for loss, 11 sacks, 2 FF, 2 FR and 1 TD. 

Kylon Lister was a manchild for Carthage in 2019 and 2020. As a junior, Lister exploded on the scene with 96 tackles, 10 for loss, and 1 interception. At 6'1 260, Lister's explosiveness led to an even more impactful senior year. He finished with 72 tackles, 12 for loss, 3 sacks and 1 FF. Lister signed on to play with San Angelo State.

A big part of Longview's 2 state game runs in 08 and 09 had to do with a menacing defense. The defensive line led that charge, and Jeremiah Farley was one of 2 key cogs during those two seasons for the Lobos. At 6'2 250 pounds, Farley was one of the strongest athletes on the field. His lockout was deadly and he displaced offensive lineman at a regular. As a junior he finished with 88 tackles, 20 for loss, 8 sacks, and 1 forced fumble. As a senior, Farley dealt with injuries and missed time, yet still managed to make 43 tackles, 9 for loss, and 3 sacks. Farley signed with the University of Houston.

Big. Nasty. Physical. Allison played the position like a true big man. He constantly reset the line of scrimmage, forcing offensive lineman backwards, and snatching up running backs as they tried to pass by. As a sophomore Allison placed on the first team all district list. As a junior, Allison finished with 68 tackles, 15 for loss, and 5 sacks. As a senior he was named the district's best defensive lineman after a 66 tackle, 21 for loss, 3 sacks, 1 FR and 1 TD performance.

Leaving Carthage, Isaiah Golden was viewed as one of the best defensive line prospect ever from East Texas, signing as a 4 star and holding offers from everywhere. As a junior he had 78 tackles and 8 sacks, and as a senior he finished with 76 tackles and 4 sacks. Golden left Carthage and signed with Texas A&M.

A 3 year starter, Isaiah Alexander was a handful up front for the Mavericks. At 6'1 280, Alexander had an explosive first step and was absolute hell on a center. He whipped double teams all year long as a senior coming up with 20 tackles for loss and 4 sacks. Alexander signed with Pitt State where he is still on the roster and contributing. 

DeMarco Boyd was that dude for the Buckeyes and helped out in many ways during his 4 year varsity tenure. As a freshman Boyd went off for 60 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 23 pressures and 1 forced fumble. As a sophomore Boyd had 48 tackles, 12 for loss, 6 sacks, 8 pressures and 2 fumble recoveries and 7 forced fumbles. As a junior Boyd saw his offensive reps at running back go up, but that did not affect his ability to be impactful on defense. Boyd finished his junior season with 101 tackles, 7 for loss, 5.5 sacks, 14 pressures, 1 interception, 2 fumble recoveries and 5 forced fumbles as a junior. As a senior Boyd helped Gilmer go 14-1, almost repeating as state champs with a huge performance. Boyd finished with 74 tackles, 5 sacks, 22 pressures, 1 interception, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery. Boyd went on to sign with the University of Texas as a linebacker. 

Syd Moore shined for Van back in 2010-12. Syd started off his career with a 60 tackle performance as a sophomore, giving him 2nd team all-district honors. As a junior, Moore figured it out. He finished with 96 tackles, 38 for loss and eight sacks. As a senior, Moore finished off his career in dominant fashion. He finished with 102 tackles, 34 for loss, eight sacks and two forced fumbles. Moore signed with North Texas as a part of the class of 2013.

Dekalen Goodson was as smooth as they come for the Lions of Tyler in the mid 2010s. As a defensive end, it didn't take long for Goodson to set his reputation as a sack artist. As a sophomore Goodson got to the quarterback 6 times and finished with 32 tackles as a part time starter. The next season, Goodson had his best statistical year with 70 tackles, 20 for loss and 11 sacks. As a senior, Goodson got to the QB again, finishing with 6 sacks and 42 tackles. 23 career sacks led Goodson to continue his playing days at the University of Houston.

McLin started out as a sophomore on the 2013 State Championship Team making 75 tackles and 10 sacks. As a junior he played both tight end and defensive end. He racked up 80 tackles and 5 sacks. As a senior he balled out to the tune of 120 tackles, 20 for loss, 4 sacks, 8 pbus and 34 pressures. Offensively, McLin caught 28 passes for 377 yards and 6 touchdowns his senior year. 

Billy Smith was a 3 year starter for the Lobos at defensive tackle. Weighing less than 225 during his career, Smith was at a size disadvantage. Smith used his toughness and speed as an advantage for him. As a junior Billy became a full time starter and balled immediately. Billy statistically has the best season by a defensive tackle in Longview history. Smith finished with 69 tackles, 17 for loss, and 13 sacks, a school record. As a senior Billy balled again. He finished with 57 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, and 6 sacks. With over 20 sacks in his career Billy Smith is that guy.

Antonio Washington was a baaaaaaaaaddddd man back in 2015 for Marshall. His senior year was special. As the best defender on the team, he led Marshall to the 4th round of the playoffs, the first time since 2005. Washington finished that senior season with 90 tackles, 38 for loss and 2 fumble recoveries. He went on to play ball at Southern Arkansas where he was a 4 year starter for the Muleriders. 

There hasn't been a big man with the agility, strength, meanness, and competitive fervor that Bubba Vactor played with. At 5'11 290 pounds, his athletcism was unmatched. As a sophomore he was slated as the starting nose, but after several shoulder issues, he was sidelined for the season before the season started. As a junior, Bubba made his debut. In 2008, Bubba's season was hampered by an ankle injury, especially in the playoffs. Despite time missed Bubba finished with 68 tackles and 2 sacks. As a senior, Vactor came back in thrilling fashion. He finished the year with 82 tackles, 5 sacks and 1 blocked kick.

At 6'1 325, Ju Parks was a mammoth on both the offensive and defensive lines for the Panthers. He's immortalized by his huge goal line stop on 4th down stop in the state semifinal. Ranked as a 2 star prospect, Parks went on to A&M on full ride and finished his career there. In 2017, Parks was recognized as an American Rivalry Series Hall of Fame member for their Nacogodoches and Lufkin Rivalry game. 

BJ Rochelle is a bad man. He's only about 5'11 245 pounds, but he is a nightmare for an offensive lineman. He's as quick as a running back with the power of a defensive tackle. He's a brut and can overpower the weak offensive lineman, and he's a cat because he can out quick the bigger, slower offensive lineman. He's a 2 time member of the Top 100 East Texas Players for 2023 and 2024. As a junior, Rochelle missed some time but finished with 33 tackles, 8 for loss, 4 sacks, with 2 fumbles forced. As a senior, and there for the entire year, Rochelle blasted opponents. He finished with 107 tackles, 25 for loss, 7 sacks, 32 pressures, 3 FF, and 2 blocked kicks. He signed with Southern Arkansas this spring.

Big and athletic, Evans was a freak amongst his counterparts in high school. At 6'5 275, Evans was a plug and play type of player for the Pirates. Evans could line up at any spot on the defensive line from end to end and be effective. Evans didn't have big numbers until his senior season where he had 58 tackles, 8 for loss, and 4 sacks. He went on to sign with Texas A&M where he redshirted in 2024.

 

Tre Emory was a big menacing nose for the Mount Pleasant Tigers in 2020 and 2021. He had a huge junior year in which he was named the District's Defensive MVP in 2020 including his 48 tackles, 9 for loss and six sacks. In 2021 his numbers fell off just a bit, but not his play. He went on to play for Baylor in 2022. 

CJ Fite was a special player at Tatum for his career for the Eagles. A 2 way starter, Fite moved bodies on offense, and dismissed bodies on defense. As a sophomore his play earned him a first team all district selection, and his play as a junior earned him District Defensive MVP honors. Those two years he combined for 94 total tackles, 23 tackles for loss, and eight sacks. After his senior season, Fite signed with Arizona State where he has been a 2 year starter, his first 2 years on campus.

Kendall Allen is one of those dudes. He's the guy you want getting off the bus first. At 6'3 245 pounds in high school, Allen could handle anything you threw at him physically. He was a big part of Chapel Hill's success during his tenure. Allen played on an incredible defense, and shared statistics with some bonafide ball players. As a junior, Allen had 97 tackles and 4.5 sacks. As a senior, Kendall had an explosive year. He finished with 132 tackles, including six sacks. Kendall signed with Texas Tech his senior year and redshirted in 2024. 

Talk about a bottle of explosion. Sometimes unhinged, but often times on par, Rougely was an absolute stick of dynamite for the Lobos in 2021 and 22. In 2021, JR went for 12 sacks, tying the then school record. As a senior JR got off to a slow start but piled it on late in the season. He went for 10 sacks. For a career, 22 sacks for the mad man. 

Bronson Massie was a big time player in the middle of the 2010s for Lufkin. He made his varsity debut as a sophomore in 2013 and had splash production. He provided 5 sacks. As a junior in 2014, Massie had a coming out party. He had 88 tackles, 18 for loss, 11 sacks and forced 6 fumbles. In 2015, Massie had a big senior year producing 80 tackles and 10 sacks. Massie went on to Kansas State where he became a multi year starter for the Wildcats. 

Coming in from Carlisle, Xaryus had a big adjustment to make to 5A level of football. His sophomore year was a learning experience, but when his junior year came around 55 came alive. As a junior, Sheppard amassed 76 tackles, 19 for loss and 11.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries and 1 blocked punt. That stat line is ridiculous but he doubled down as a senior. Sheppard finished with 79 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery and 1 safety. Billy, Rougely and Sheppard are the only three Lobos with 20 plus sacks in their career.

Keviyan Huddleston was one of the best players in East Texas during his time at Chapel Hill. Huddleston not only started both ways for the Bulldogs, but was a star in both roles as a defensive end and left tackle. Statistically, Huddleston had a pair of modest years. He had 33 tackles as a junior and 1 fumble return for a touchdown. As a senior, Huddleston got more burn on defense and finished with better stats. He made 31 tackles, 8 for loss, 6 sacks, forced a fumble, recovered 2 more and ended up in the end zone again, all this while starting and not missing snaps as the team's left tackle. Huddleston signed with TCU to play defensive end in 2023, and transferred to North Texas this spring.   

Tyler Legacy has had some dark days in recent history, but in 2019, Kurt Traylor got the ship turned in the right direction finishing 6-5 and helping the Raiders make the playoffs for the first time since 2014. The best player on that team was Jamal Ligon. Ligon, who went on to play for Traylor at UTSA, at the time was a defensive end and tight end, before morphing into a linebacker in college. His senior season, Ligon produced 78 tackles, 16 for loss, 11 sacks, two forced fumbles and a pass breakup. 

I'm typically the guy to shit on smaller schools, but some stat lines are just too impressive to deny. At just 5'9 185, Kelshin Neal made 181 tackles, 61 tackles for loss, and 23 sacks in 2013. Not for a career, but just in 2013. He was named the 2A Defensive Player of the year. 

Originally from Florida, Jordan Renaud came into Tyler in 2021 and was a beast from day one for the Red Raiders. Renaud has a special skillset. Athletically, he's probably the biggest and fastest player on this list. His explosiveness is second to none. Renaud played in an odd structure playing the 4I position a ton. With his skill set he was doubled every play. As a junior Renaud had 66 tackles, 8 for loss, 2 sacks, 1 int, 1 FF and 2 blocked kicks. His senior stats aren't online, but for what it's worth, Renaud played in all 14 games at ALABAMA as a reserve defensive end, and is expected to start for the Crimson Tide in 2025. 

At what says 5’10 but feels like 5’9, Leonard’s game reminded of a high school version of Aaron Donald. The man was disruptive from end to end and was a big reason why John Tyler beat Longview in 2016. In 2015 Leonard was named District Newcomer of the Year after posting 91 tackles, 15 for loss, 12 sacks, 1 fumble recovery and 5 blocked kicks. As a Senior, Pierre Leonard was 248 pounds making all kinds of plays. He finished with 79 tackles, 18 for loss, 5 sacks, 5 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries. Leaving JT as the school’s all time tackles for loss leader, he went on to Commerce where he was a quality reserve and a National Champion. 

Wayne Daniels was a brute on the Kilgore defensive line in 04 and 05. As a senior, Daniels was named first team all district at both tight end and defensive end for the Bulldogs. Defensively, Daniels had 65 tackles, 11 sacks, 3 pressures and an interception in 2005. Daniels went on to TCU where he was a reserve for his first 2 years on campus, but became a starter in 2009. In '09, Daniels was 2nd team All-Moutain West and finished with 5.5 sacks. In 2010, Daniels was a First Team All-American by Football Writers Association of America and Phil Steele after a  6.5 sack and 14 tfls performance.

This is the portion of the list where the numbers get absolutely filthy. The most explosive defensive lineman in Longview history. At 6' 235, Drew Beltran could not be blocked 1v1, and in his senior year he proved it time and time again. As a junior, Beltran hurt his knee and missed the majority of the season. He found his way back in the playoffs and became a part of a deadly 8 man rotation that won state in 2018. Drew finished with 23 tackles that season. As a senior, all things were up for Drew. He finished with 64 tackles, a school record 27 tackles for loss, the then school record 11 sacks, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery.

Derrick Brown was a terror off the edge for Texas High in 2020 and 2021. Athleticism is through the roof when discussing D. Brown. He was a scary sight to see for a tackle trying to kick over and stop his rush. As a junior, Brown posted a huge season. He had 67 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, six sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one interception as a junior. As a senior, Brown doubled down with 88 total tackles, 12 sacks, along with 30 pressures, one forced fumble, one recovered fumble and two blocked extra points. Brown was highly touted out of high school and signed a scholarship with the University of Texas. 

Bo Brady was that dude for Henderson back in 2011 and 2012. His numbers are outright disgusting. When you hear 32 and a 1/2 career sacks you don't think the player is about to be 6'1 under 200 pounds, but that's exactly what you get out of Bo Brady. Brady started out as a defensive tackle and went off for 116 tackles, 27 for loss, 17 sacks, 7 forced fumbles and a punt blocked. The coaches moved him out wide and he was just as productive: 81 tackles, 15 1/2 sacks, 31 tackles for loss and 5 forced fumbles.

At 5’11 245 Anthony was a bull in a china shop in 4A. As a junior, Anthony made 114 tackles, 12 for loss, 12 sacks, 1 blocked kick 1 pass break up, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery. As a senior he was just as dominant, racking 94 tackles, 8 for loss, 12.5 sacks, 39 hurries, 4 forced fumbles and 1 kick block. As far as accolades go, you won't find anyone with a a better rep. Anthony was a first team All-State and All-East Texas selection in both his junior and senior year.

Huge part of back to back state champions, Williams terrorized offenses. A 2 Time All-State, 2 Time All-East Texas selection, 2 Time District MVP, Williams was completely dominant. His junior year Williams had 120 tackles, 18 for loss, 11 sacks, 13 pressures, 4 forced fumbles and 5 pass breaks ups. As a senior those tackles dumped to 132, 30for loss, 6 sacks, 17 pressures, and 3 forced fumbles.

Recency bias can be at fault here, but I think the next time we address this position Lance Jackson will be even closer to the top of the list. A 5 Star prospect, at 6'7 235 pounds, Lance Jackson physically is the scariest dude we've seen on the field. He was a 2 way star at PG, shining at TE and DE. As a junior, Jackson put up decent numbers while shining both ways on the field. He put up 69 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, three sacks and three forced fumbles. As a senior, he doubled down and turned it all the way up. Jackson finished with 63 tackles, 28.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks and one forced fumble. He moves as well as anybody, and take his talents to Austin this fall.

First round pick Tyree Wilson was a menace and problem all the way back to his West Rusk days. A 4 star prospect, Wilson was more of a rush outside linebacker during that time. This enabled him to make plays all over the field. As a sophomore he finished with 52 tackles and 2.5 sacks. As a junior, the numbers increased: 74 tackles, 13 for loss and 4 sacks. As a senior, Wilson got absolutely busy. 123 tackles, 39 for loss, 5 sacks, 5 ff, 5 fr. Wilson signed with Texas A&M out of high school, but transferred after his first two seasons on campus to Texas Tech. At Tech, Wilson became a starter in the middle of his sophomore seasons and it was up from there. He was drafted 7th overall in the 2023 draft by the Las Vegas Raiders.

Tim Crowder, the oldest player on the list, was a force for John Tyler back in 2002. Crowder was the starting weak side end for the Lions in 2001 and 02 and put up major numbers during that time period. Crowder had 127 tackles, 22 for loss and 14 sacks during that time period for the Lions. Most notedly, Crowder played for the University of Texas and was a starting defensive end on the greatest Texas Longhorn team ever in 2005. He and Brian Robison made for the best defensive end duo, and Crowder's great career landed him in the NFL, being drafted in the 2nd round by the Denver Broncos in 2007.

Clayton Smith was flat out impressive during his time at Texas High. Seen by some as a 5 star prospect, Smith at 6'3, 215 was just on another level as an athlete compared to the high school offensive linemen. In 2019, Smith had a breakout year. As a junior he totaled 63 tackles, 12 sacks and 3 forced fumbles. In 2020, Smith came back with another huge year, this time 53 tackles, 20 for loss, 10.5 sacks, 29 pressures, and 3 more forced fumbles. Smith signed with Oklahoma out of high school, and after a couple of year there transferred to Arizona State. Smith and CJ Fite were starters on this year's Big 12 Champion Arizona State Sun Devil team. 

It all started in 2006 for McFarland. While his numbers are missing, he made first team All-East Texas as a sophomore. As a junior he repeated that accolade after a 46 tackle, 12 for loss, 10 pressures and 5 pass break ups. McFarland commanded a double team on every snap in 5A football. Going into his senior year he was ranked a 5 star prospect and the number one defensive tackle in the nation. He was named All-American after 53 tackle, 10 for loss and 4 sack year in 2008. He signed with Oklahoma where he was a producer all 4 years of college, signed with the Chargers out of OU, and is now the defensive line coach at TCU.

Matthew Burton has the best career from a defensive lineman in East Texas History. Burton started his career on the varsity level as a freshman. That year, in rotation, Burton made 24 tackles and 2 sacks. As a starter his sophomore season, Burton finished with 111 tackles and 5 sacks. In 2020, as a junior, Burton made my Top 100 list at 14 after a 104 tackles and 17 sacks. In 2021, Burton was named my best player in East Texas for leading Gilmer to state and producing 133 tackles and 15 sacks. Burton had moves on top of moves, along with incredible strength and explosion. At 6' 240, Burton signed with Ouchaita Baptist, but is now in the portal looking to cash in somewhere big.

At 6'4 255 pounds, Dixon was a grown man on the edge for Lufkin. His junior year, Dixon was a nose and made quite the impact. With 88 tackles, 14 for loss, and 3 sacks, Dixon earned first team district honors. As a senior, he was moved to the defensive end position and he wrecked shop. He finished with 96 tackles, 31 for loss and 12 sacks. He added 14 pressures and forced 4 fumbles, recovering 2 and returning 1 for a touchdown. He arrived to Tech as a defensive tackle where he was a quality reserve, even being named 2nd Team Freshman All-American after making 6 sacks. 

Boone Morris is one year of playing linebacker from not topping this list. Morris started as a sophomore and junior at DE for Mount Vernon, and his production is fucking absolutely ridiculous. In 2021, Morris made my list at #74 after 141 tackles, 38 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, and 37 pressures. As a junior, Morris went absolutely nuts again. This time, 154 tackles,  for for loss, 11 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and 27 pressures. As a senior Boone slid over to Mike linebacker where he was ridiculous again. Morris signed with Kansas State and redshirted in 2024. 

Imagine being 6'4 265, and running a 4.60 40 yard dash. That is LaGaryon Carson. By far the most intimidating athlete on the list, Carson was supposed to be the next Jadaveon Clowney. For reasons that don't need to be discussed, Carson didn't pan out, but that didn't stop his dominance. As a sophomore, Carson went for 101 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, 18 sacks, 1 pass break up and 5 forced fumbles. As a junior 170 tackles, 14 for loss, 20 sacks, 2 pass break ups and 6 fumbles forced. WTF. 

At 6' and anywhere from 280-320 pounds, Daylon Mack is as scary of an individual you would have to block, especially on a 3A-4A level. Mack was A 3 year letterman whose accolades are as full as his belly. The former Baltimore Raven arrived on the scene as District Newcomer of the Year after a 72 tackles, 23 for loss, 6 sacks, and 8 fumble recoveries, 1 for a touchdown. As a junior he posted 97 tackles, 36 for loss, 6 sacks, and 8 forced fumbles. His senior year he was named All-American, All-State, District MVP,  after 78 tackles, 5 sacks and four forced fumbles. He also played fullback on offense where he ran for 262 yards and 12 touchdowns. 

Landon Jackson was as special as they come. He was a 4 year letterman at PG, and even though his senior season was cut short to injury, Jackson had a career total of 45 sacks in his illustrious high school career. Jacksonw as named District Newcome of the Year as a freshman. As a sophomore, Jackson was named was unamious all district and as a junior, Jackson's biggest season, Landon came up with 17 sacks, naming him All-American to go along with All-State and District MVP. Jackson signed with LSU, and is most notably known for the worst slap move in DL history, but after one season transferred to Arkansas where he has been a baller. Landon is projected to be taken in the 2025 NFL Draft. 

This 3 Star prospect and current Mimai Dolphin was a menace in high school at not only defensive end, but tight end as well. He was a starter his sophomore year in which he accumulated 52 tackles and 4 sacks. That effort was good enough to be named the District Newcomer of the Year. His junior year was even better totaling 61 tackles 5 sacks, 1 interception and 3 FR. That offseason Bowser put in incredible work, and mastered his finesse pass rushing moves. His senior year was special, and as good as a season you will ever see anywhere. He was named First Team 4A All-State and All-East Texas after a mind-blowing 59 tackles and 24 sacks. 24, in one year. For a career he had 172 tackles, 1 interception and an amazing 33 sacks. Bowser went on to Houston where he was a 4 year starter and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round.

The University of Texas signee Eddie Jones is a 3-Time All-East Texas selection, a 2-Time First Team All-State selection, 1-Time Honorable Mention All-State, a 5 Star recruit, A First-Team high school All-American, District Newcomer of the Year, and a 2-Time District Defensive MVP.  Through his career Jones had 310 tackles, 27 tfls, 28 sacks, 25 pass breakups, 8 forced fumbles, 8 fumble recoveries, 30 pressures and blocked a punt that he scooped and scored. Jones' 28 sacks are incredible especially for an era that was dedicated to the I-Formation and running the ball. As a sophomore, Jones had 84 tackles, 6 for loss, 6 sacks, 8 pass break ups, 3 forced fumbles, 2 recoveries and 4 pressures. As a junior, Jones up the numbers to 131 tackles, 10 for loss, 11 sacks, 11 pass breaks ups a forced fumbles and 15 pressures. As a senior, Jones topped it off with 95 tackles, 11 for loss, 11 sacks, six PBU, four forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries, 11 pressures and a blocked punt which he returned for a TD. Bad man. Bad man.