Temple University Athletics
2024 Football Roster
Roster
Antonio Jones
- Position:
- Wide Receiver
- Height:
- 5-9
- Weight:
- 180
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Clayton County, Ga.
- High School:
- Lovejoy
2025 (Redshirt Senior, Temple): Adds depth to the wide receiver position.
2024 (Senior): Reunited this season with wide receivers coach Tyron Carrier, who coached Jones at Grambling State for three seasons ('21-'23) ... started at wide receiver in his Temple debut at Oklahoma ... recorded two receptions in back-to-back weeks at Oklahoma and Navy ... grabbed a career-high three receptions against Coastal Carolina ... scored first touchdown as an Owl against Utah State ... added a two-point conversion vs. Army ... had a career-long eight yard rush vs. Florida Atlantic ... lettered.
College: Played three seasons at Grambling State.
2023 (Junior): Appeared in 11 games and made a career-high 43 catches for 595 yards and two touchdowns … also fielded six kickoff returns for 99 yards.
2022 (Sophomore): Played in nine games serving as the kickoff returner (16-346) … also returned one punt for 14 yards.
High School: Played receiver and cornerback at Lovejoy High … was the MVP of his undefeated team as both a sophomore and freshman … also lettered in basketball and track.
Personal: Born Antonio Techon Jones in Chicago, Ill. ... list of favorites include: Bridge to Terabithia (book), Friday (movie), SpongeBob (TV show), Odell Beckham Jr. (pro athlete) ... criminal justice major.
