Overview

• The California Highway Patrol reports that Jones was struck by a Toyota RAV4 near the Centinela Avenue off-ramp of State Route 90 around 2 a.m. on June 22, suffering blunt traumatic injuries that proved fatal at the scene.
• Jones left San José State in 2013 as the Spartans’ all-time leader in receptions (248) and touchdown catches (29), and remains the only player in program history with 50 or more catches in each of his four seasons.
• After brief stints on NFL practice squads and playing in the CFL, Jones returned to coaching at San José State from 2017 to 2019 and served as assistant defensive backs coach for the Montreal Alouettes, helping them win the 2023 Grey Cup.
• Tributes have poured in from former coaches including Brent Brennan and Terry Malley, former teammates and institutions like Bishop Montgomery High School and San José State Football, hailing Jones as a passionate leader and exceptional teammate.
• Calls are growing within the football community to retire Jones’ No. 89 jersey and establish a permanent memorial to honor his impact on and off the field.