2RJ Jones III
CB · RS FR
2-FR
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LCB4Fourth2-FR
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Bio
RJ Jones III is a redshirt freshman left cornerback for the Illinois Fighting Illini, standing 6'0" and weighing 175 pounds. The Fort Pierce, Florida native played for Vero Beach High School, where he earned three-star recruit status from recruiting services. Jones appeared in two games during the 2025 season primarily on special teams before redshirting. He chose Illinois citing that the program made him feel like family and is majoring in recreation, sport, and tourism. From Vero Beach · Fort Pierce, FL.
RJ Jones III appeared in 2 of 13 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassRedshirt FreshmanHeight6'0"Weight175 lbHometownFort Pierce, FLHigh schoolVero BeachRecruiting3 · No. 1277 national · 2025 classConferenceBig Ten
Career path
VERO BEACHFort Pierce, FL
ILLINOIS2025 — present