Keitha Jones Jr.

Position:
Tight End
Height:
6-1
Weight:
220
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Port Arthur, Texas
High School:
Memorial High School

2020: Made appearances in nine games in his junior season.

2019: Appeared in three games.

2018: Saw action in five games...Saw his first career action against Nicholls (Sept. 8)...Also played against Ohio State (Sept. 22), Cincinnati (Oct. 6), SMU (Oct. 20) and Navy (Nov. 24).

High School: Played quarterback, wide receiver and safety at Memorial High School in Port Arthur, Texas...Rated a four-star prospect by ESPN.com...Led the Titans to an 8-2 record and the Class 5A state regional round in 2017...Passed for 1,604 yards with 14 touchdowns while completing 65 percent of his passes, and rushed for 629 yards and eight scores...Earned Class 5A District 22 first-team honors...Led Memorial to a district title with a 9-3 record and a regional round appearance in the 2016 playoffs...Collected six touchdowns at wide receiver and three interceptions at safety as a junior...High school teammate of current Tulane running back Corey Dauphine.

Personal: Has one older brother and one younger sister...Major is communication.

KEITHA'S NOLA STORY
How do you define what it means to be NOLA Built?
To be tough, disciplined, consistent and accountable

What drew you to New Orleans?
Everything from the food to the music

Favorite spot to hang out in New Orleans?
Honestly my house more than anywhere else

What was your first impression of New Orleans?
Hot and humid