Matthew Jones (born June 13, 1999) is an

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for the

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Early life and high school

Jones grew up in

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and attended high school at Erasmus Hall. Jones was rated a four start prospect coming out of high school and decided to commit to play college football at

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, over other school such as

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, Clemson,

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, and

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College career

In Jones first season with the Buckeyes he would redshirt, and then in the next year he would backup Jonah Jackson. However Jones would get his first opportunity to start in the following season where he get his first career start in Ohio State's season finale versus

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, he would also get to start in Ohio State's college football playoffs game against Clemson, and again against Alabama in the National Championship. During the 2021 season Jones played in 12 games, starting in three of them. However, during the 2022 season Jones would have his breakout season playing in 12 games starting in them all, while also earning Second Team All Big-Ten honors. After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Jones announced he would return for his extra season of eligibility for the 2023 season.

References

External links

Ohio State Buckeyes bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Matthew 1999 births Living people American football offensive guards Erasmus Hall High School alumni Ohio State Buckeyes football players Players of American football from Brooklyn