Thad Jones

Position:
LB
Ht./Wt.:
6-0 / 218
Class:
Sophomore
High School:
Leon HS

2006: Sat out as a transfer.

PRIOR TO TROY: Spent one season at the University of North Alabama, where he redshirted.

PREP: Was a four-year letter winner for coaches David Wilson and Mark Feely at Leon HS ... Was primarily a receiver but also played linebacker and defensive back ... Was an All-Big Bend first team pick and was named team defensive MVP as a junior ... Missed most of his senior season with a knee injury ... Recorded 70 tackles during his junior season ... Helped team to a class 4A state title in 2003.

PERSONAL: Full name is Thad Thomas Jones, Jr. ... Was born on November 24, 1985 ... Is the son of Thad Jones, Sr., and Corla Washington ... Has one sister, Biana Ratliff ... Is a sport and fitness management major.