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Johnnie Jones

Johnnie Jones

  • Induction
    2012
  • Sport(s)
    Football
Johnnie Jones was a highly-decorated player as a star defensive back-punt returner for the Bronchos during the 1990s, finishing with eight school records that still stand.

A 5-7, 160-pound cornerback, Johnnie had 76 tackles and four interceptions his first two years before putting together a dominating campaign in 1998 in helping lead UCO to an undefeated regular season, the school's first-ever Lone Star Conference title and the No. 1 ranking in Division II.  He tied a school record with a league-leading 11 interceptions while adding 67 tackles, 20 passes broken up and three fumble recoveries in earning All-America recognition.

Jones was a consensus All-American again the following season as a senior after collecting 74 tackles, 10 broken up passes and five interceptions in addition to scoring on punt returns of 58, 83 and 84 yards.  He finished with school records for single-game (121), season (510) and career (1,163) punt return yards, single-season (11) and career (20) interceptions, single-season interception return yards (234) and single-season (37) and career punt returns (128).
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