After struggling to find his way in the program as a defensive end, Jarron Jones saw a lightbulb come on after filling in for Louis Nix at nose guard. With no other options available, the Irish defensive staff called on Jones to fill Nix’s sizeable void, and Jones responded—turning the trajectory of his career around in the process.
While his 2014 season was ended early because of injuries, Jones continued to make progress as a defensive tackle, showing dominant moments in Brian VanGorder’s system while still learning to refine his technique. And with NFL hopes for the future, Jones has a chance to parlay one great senior season into a career on Sundays, all while earning his degree in the process.