University of Minnesota Athletics

2024 Football Roster

Nathan Jones
Jersey Number 89

Nathan Jones

  • Position:
    TE
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-5 / 255
  • Hometown:
    Brock, Texas
  • High School:
    Brock
  • Years in College / At Minnesota:
    3 / 3
  • Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
    3 years
  • Letters:
    1
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
PRONUNCIATION

HONORS:
Academic All-Big Ten (2024, 2023)

2024 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Played in six games, mostly on special teams • made one reception for 10 yards against Rhode Island • played against Nevada and Iowa • competed at Michigan and against Penn State • played at Wisconsin.

2023 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in one game • made his Minnesota and collegiate debut on special teams against Bowling Green. 

2022: Redshirted • did not see game action. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Brock High School in Weatherford, Texas • wore No. 88 for the Eagles • as a senior, caught 54 passes for 802 yards and 16 touchdowns • led his team to a 15-1 record and a berth in the state championship game • named First-Team All-State by Texas Sports Writers Association • as a junior, named Second-Team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association • ended his career with 74 catches for 1,124 yards and 23 touchdowns • coached by Billy Mathis • also played basketball (was a two-time First-Team All-State selection) and competed in track and field (was a two-time First-Team All-State selection) • finished second in shot and discuss at the state championship as a senior • shot PR was 63-2, while discuss PR was 180-9 • three-star recruit • 247Sports listed him as the No. 34 tight end prospect in the nation.

PERSONAL: Son of Jay and Nicole Jones • mother, Nicole, played college basketball at West Texas A&M University • father, Jay, played college football at Abilene Christian University and is in the school's Hall of Fame.
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