The Top Junior Defensive Tackle In Oklahoma: Dawayne Jones

Dawayne Jones is a 3 Star recruit who plays Defensive Tackle at Booker T. Washington High School. Jones is ranked as the 336th best recruit in the class of 2027 and is ranked as a top 40 Defensive Tackle in the class as well. In addition, Jones is listed as a top 10 recruit in the state of Oklahoma and is listed as the #1 Defensive Tackle in the state of Oklahoma. He holds offers from schools such as LSU, Texas A&M and Auburn.

Who are some role models in your life?
My mom and my dad are my role models. They are hardworking people who love the Lord, and I try to be just like them every day.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
I listen to a lot of West Coast artists before games, like Nipsey Hussle, Savii 3rd, and Mozzy.

What are the strengths of your game?
The strengths of my game are my speed and my football IQ.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite moment was in seventh grade when I caught a pick-six from the defensive end position to win the playoff game.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
The advice I would give is to keep the main thing the main thing. Fall in love with the process more than the results—the work you put in is what you will get out. Always keep God at the center of what you are doing. We can get thrown off sometimes, but as long as you know you’re playing to glorify God, you’re in good shape.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to Los Angeles.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I was four when I fell in love with football.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
If I could meet one sports hero, it would be Aaron Donald.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
My favorite sports moment as a fan is watching my brother at K-State play against TCU when he had 13 tackles.