From Defense to Offense: Davon Jones is Having a Break-Out Season

October 05, 2016 | Football, #ForBoston Files

The redshirt freshman is excelling on a new side of the ball

By: Kwani Lunis, Eagles Unlimited Contributor

Redshirt freshman Davon Jones came to Boston College to play defense. In the spring of 2016, the BC coaching staff moved him to the other side of the ball - to running back - and the decision has paid off.

Jones had a break-out performance in the victory over Wagner when he carried the ball 12 times for a team-high 90 yards. The following week, he scored his first career touchdown, a one-yard run for the first score of the game against Buffalo. Jones finished the day with 53 yards on 14 carries and did not record a negative yard. He also caught a 38-yard reception from Patrick Towles.

The Worcester, Mass., native is excited for what is to come at The Heights, including Friday night's tilt with No. 3 Clemson.