Broderick Jones

Broderick Bernard Jones (born May 16, 2001) is an American football offensive tackle for the Georgia Bulldogs. He is a two-time CFP national champion with the Bulldogs, winning in 2021 and 2022.

Broderick Jones
Georgia Bulldogs No. 59
PositionOffensive tackle
Class
Redshirt
Redshirt
Sophomore
MajorSport Management
Personal information
Born: (2001-05-16) May 16, 2001
Lithonia, Georgia, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight310 lb (141 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolLithonia
Career highlights and awards

High school career

Jones attended Lithonia High School in Lithonia, Georgia. He received his first athletic scholarship offer while he was a ninth grade high school student from Alabama.[1] As a senior, he was considered one of the best offensive lineman in the class of 2020 and was a part of the Under Amour All-American Game.[2] A five star recruit, Jones committed to play college football at the University of Georgia.[3]

College career

As a freshman in 2020, Jones was a redshirt player. In 2021, his production increased and he made four starts in relief for Jamaree Salyer, who was injured.[4] He was named to the 2021 SEC All-Freshman Team.[5]

References

  1. Towers, Chip. "It's all about loyalty for UGA 5-star signee Broderick Jones". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
  2. Weiszer, Marc. "Holding onto OT Jones more crucial after Georgia departures". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
  3. Legge, Dean. "Five-star OT Broderick Jones sticks with Georgia". Online Athens. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
  4. "With a push from Kirby Smart, Broderick Jones wants to be the best left tackle and leader for Georgia football". DawgNation. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
  5. "2021 SEC All-Freshman Team". secsports.com. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
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