Anthony Jones Jr. holds the DE · Depth spot in Oregon Ducks’s edge room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Anthony Jones Jr. is a true freshman defensive end from Mobile, Alabama, who attended St. Paul's Episcopal High School. A five-star recruit ranked 26th overall in the 2026 class, Jones earned first-team all-state defensive honors in 2024 and was named MaxPreps Junior All-American. During his senior season, he compiled 100 tackles including 68 solo, 15 tackles for loss, and 11 sacks, while also recording nine passes broken up and a forced fumble touchdown. Across his first three high school years, he accumulated 361 total tackles with 39 tackles for loss, seven interceptions, and two defensive touchdowns. Jones also contributed on offense as a senior with 26 rushing attempts for 150 yards and eight touchdowns, plus 11 receptions for 202 yards and four touchdowns. He now plays for the Oregon Ducks.