The #3 Sophomore Defensive End In Florida: Phillip Jones Jr

Phillip Jones Jr is a 3 Star recruit who plays Defensive End at La Salle High School. Jones Jr is ranked among one of the top recruits in the class of 2027 and is ranked among one of the top Defensive Ends in the class as well. In addition, Jones Jr is listed as a top 50 recruit in the state of Florida and is listed as the #3 Defensive End in the state of Florida. He holds offers from schools such as Syracuse, UCF and USF.

Who are some role models in your life?
A role model in my life is my grandfather because he keeps me going.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
I listen to Kodak, and my favorite song from him is “Versatile.”

What are the strengths of your game?
My strengths in my game are probably my speed and my ability to use my hands effectively.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory is my first high school game where I had two sacks.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Learn how to ignore outside distractions, keep going, and stay focused on the people around you.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I would travel to Bora Bora; it just looks beautiful and is my dream vacation.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I fell in love with the game when I was 5 years old.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
If I could meet any sports hero, it would be Russell Westbrook.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
My favorite sports moment as a fan is when the New England Patriots won Super Bowl XLIX against the Seahawks, and Malcolm Butler caught the interception.