Veteran WILL linebacker with plug-and-play physicality
Dorian Jones gives Virginia a seasoned, physical linebacker presence with starter-level experience from Louisville, Cincinnati, and Virginia; in the 2024 season, he appeared in 11 games for the Cavaliers and finished with 18 total tackles, plus a pass breakup, while UVA’s staff listed him as a potential starter at WILL. The appeal is his toughness, maturity, and ability to stabilize the middle of a defense, especially in a young linebacker room. If a team wants a high-floor, no-drama veteran who can bring punch and reliability, Jones fits the bill.
