St. Paul’s Star Freshman Linebacker: Anthony Jones

Anthony Jones is a 2026 recruit who plays Linebacker at St. Paul’s Episcopal High School. Jones is ranked among one of the top recruits in the class of 2026 and is ranked among one of the top Linebackers in the class as well. In addition, Jones is listed among one of the top recruits in the state of Alabama and is listed among one of the top Linebackers in the state of Alabama. He holds offers from schools such as Alabama, Georgia and Notre Dame.

Who are some role models in your life?

Some of the role models in my life are my mom, dad and coaches.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

I listen to NBA YoungBoy and Jdot Breezy before games.

What are the strengths of your game?

The strengths of my game are my speed, length and IQ.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory of my career was scoring my first touchdown.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

The best player I’ve ever played against is Ryan Williams from Saraland High School.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Don’t let anyone tell you what you can or can’t do. You can do anything or be anything if you put your mind to it.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

If I could travel anywhere, I would go to the Maldives.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I fell in love with the game when I was 3 or 4 years old.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

I would want to meet LeBron James.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment was Odell Beckham Jr’s famous one handed catch against the Cowboys.