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With an assist from Marcus Jones, Covered By Music is on a mission to nurture future Boston music stars

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Even at music camp, Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones couldn’t resist breaking down a huddle at the end of a long day.

Football fans know Jones as an All-Pro punt returner and the first NFL player since 1947 to score a touchdown on offense, defense, and special teams in one season.

However, the students at the Covered By Music Foundation’s REAL program know Jones for his music, and the time he spent with them during a three-day workshop held at The Record Co. in the South End earlier this month.

It was an opportunity for Jones to combine two of his off-the-field passions: Music-making and giving back to the community.