Air Force DB Roger Jones Jr.: Transfer Portal Entry After Honorable Mention All-MW Season
Roger Jones Jr., a 5'10", 184-lb junior free safety for Air Force, is a high-intensity, reliable tackler who started all 12 games in 2025, finishing second on the team with 76 tackles (37 solo, 32 assists), tying for the team lead in solo stops, and earning Honorable Mention All-Mountain West honors [2][3]. His differentiators include consistent availability (no reported injury history), a fearless approach to contact, and the ability to read quarterbacks in Air Force’s unique defensive scheme, highlighted by 2 interceptions and 1 fumble recovery in just one season [2][8]. While his size is below the NFL prototype, his intensity, football IQ, and proven production make him a strong fit for teams needing a sure-tackling, scheme-savvy safety who plays with elite focus [2][7]. Jones entered the NCAA transfer portal in January 2026, signaling his desire to compete at a higher level [3].
