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Kobe Jones Enters Name Into NFL Draft
January 08, 2021 | Football
Jones owns undergraduate degree, piled up 102 tackles in four seasons on the field
STARKVILLE – The Mayor's term has come to a close, as Kobe Jones has announced his intention to declare for the NFL Draft process.
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"Staying home was special for me," said Jones. "Starkville is my home and Mississippi State is an extended family that I will forever cherish. Whether I was a wide-eyed freshman or walking across the stage as a college graduate, my journey has been a testament to the incredible people and experiences provided by this great institution.
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"First and foremost, I want to give all glory to God. To my family and friends, thank you for the constant support. Your love and words of affirmation gave me the courage and confidence to embrace this process. To all my coaches, teammates and especially our fans, I'm beyond grateful for every one of you.
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"Even as a child, it has always been in my heart to play in the NFL. Now, I feel the time has come for me to embark on the journey of making that dream a reality."
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A native of Starkville, Mississippi, Jones earned his degree in business administration prior to the 2020 season and was a two-time member of the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll during his career. In 50 career games, he piled up 102 tackles, with 22.0 tackles for loss. Of his stops behind the line of scrimmage, he has 7.0 sacks. He added one forced fumble and one recovered fumble.
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Of his 13 career starts, 11 came during the 2020 season when he logged a career-best 32 stops with four tackles for loss and two sacks.
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During his time on campus, Jones was a leader on and off the field. He was a two-time watch list member for the Wuerffel Trophy, was a candidate for the 2019 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and attended the SEC Football Leadership Council event in 2019.
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"Staying home was special for me," said Jones. "Starkville is my home and Mississippi State is an extended family that I will forever cherish. Whether I was a wide-eyed freshman or walking across the stage as a college graduate, my journey has been a testament to the incredible people and experiences provided by this great institution.
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"First and foremost, I want to give all glory to God. To my family and friends, thank you for the constant support. Your love and words of affirmation gave me the courage and confidence to embrace this process. To all my coaches, teammates and especially our fans, I'm beyond grateful for every one of you.
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"Even as a child, it has always been in my heart to play in the NFL. Now, I feel the time has come for me to embark on the journey of making that dream a reality."
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A native of Starkville, Mississippi, Jones earned his degree in business administration prior to the 2020 season and was a two-time member of the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll during his career. In 50 career games, he piled up 102 tackles, with 22.0 tackles for loss. Of his stops behind the line of scrimmage, he has 7.0 sacks. He added one forced fumble and one recovered fumble.
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Of his 13 career starts, 11 came during the 2020 season when he logged a career-best 32 stops with four tackles for loss and two sacks.
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During his time on campus, Jones was a leader on and off the field. He was a two-time watch list member for the Wuerffel Trophy, was a candidate for the 2019 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and attended the SEC Football Leadership Council event in 2019.
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