Jones Recognized By 247Sports.com as the Nation’s Second-Most Productive Returner
Aug 7, 2020 | Football
NEW ORLEANS – The 2020 preseason recognition continues to roll in for junior running back Amare Jones, as he was recognized as the nation's second-most productive returner by 247Sports.com.
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Jones' latest recognition from 247Sports.com adds to a growing list of offseason acknowledgement following an impressive 2019 sophomore campaign. Earlier this year, Jones was rated as Pro Football Focus' No. 4 returning running back for 2020, ESPN.com No. 5 returning running back.Â
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In addition, Jones was named to the preseason All-American Athletic Conference team by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele publications. He also was selected to the Paul Hornung and Doak Walker Award preseason watch lists.Â
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The Frisco, Texas, native posted an impressive sophomore campaign in 2019 as he closed the year with 1,611 all-purpose yards, finishing with 371 yards rushing, 367 yards receiving, 141 punt return yards and 732 kickoff return yards.
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Jones' 1,611 all-purpose yards were the most by any American Athletic Conference sophomore, ranked 28th nationally and fifth in the league. His all-purpose yards total also served as the seventh-highest single-season total in program history.
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Jones' latest recognition from 247Sports.com adds to a growing list of offseason acknowledgement following an impressive 2019 sophomore campaign. Earlier this year, Jones was rated as Pro Football Focus' No. 4 returning running back for 2020, ESPN.com No. 5 returning running back.Â
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In addition, Jones was named to the preseason All-American Athletic Conference team by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele publications. He also was selected to the Paul Hornung and Doak Walker Award preseason watch lists.Â
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The Frisco, Texas, native posted an impressive sophomore campaign in 2019 as he closed the year with 1,611 all-purpose yards, finishing with 371 yards rushing, 367 yards receiving, 141 punt return yards and 732 kickoff return yards.
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Jones' 1,611 all-purpose yards were the most by any American Athletic Conference sophomore, ranked 28th nationally and fifth in the league. His all-purpose yards total also served as the seventh-highest single-season total in program history.
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Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
Follow Tulane football on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @GreenWaveFB. Fans also follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, all-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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