Kentucky Football: Players Who Shined Against Southern Miss
Jordan Jones has been everywhere.
— Wildcat Blue Nation (@WildcatBlueNatn) September 4, 2016
Jordan Jones
Whatever it was that the Southern Miss Golden Eagles attempted to do, Jordan Jones was there. Whether he was rushing the passer, dropping back into coverage, or attacking the run, Jones was the heart and soul of Kentucky’s defense.
The defense may have collapsed during the second half, but Jones was an absolute stud for the Kentucky Wildcats.
Us: "It's not possible to be everywhere at once."
— Kentucky Athletics (@UKAthletics) September 4, 2016
Jordan Jones: "I disagree."
Six tackles, a sack and a QB hurry for the LB so far.
Jones finished the season opener with an unbelievable 19 total tackles, including 13 solo. He recorded one sack, two tackles for losses, and laid quite a hit on Southern Miss quarterback Nick Mullens.
If you’re going to blame someone for the defense falling apart, Jones should be the last name you arrive at on the list of players or coaches.
Jones, a linebacker, joins cornerbacks Chris Westry and Derrick Baity as sophomores who will anchor Kentucky’s defense for years to come. Though the result was undesirable, the upside became clear.
If Jones continues to play with this type of energy and tenacity, you could hear his name called come awards season.
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