Florida's leading rusher last season, the Washington Redskins used their 95th pick on running back Matt Jones. In three seasons with the Gators, he recorded 1,431 yards and six touchdowns.
The Redskins on Friday made Matt Jones, a running back out of Florida, the team’s third pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.
Jones declared for the draft following his junior season in 2014, recording 817 yards and six touchdowns on 166 carries while also hauling in 11 receptions for 65 yards and a touchdown. Three times during the season, Jones led the Gators' versatile offense against Kentucky (156 yards), Tennessee (114 yards) and Vanderbilt (82 yards).