2009 Outlook
Junior D.J. Jones is part of a talented and experienced group of offensive linemen returning for the 2009 season. Jones is one of eight returning lettermen on the offensive line and the Omaha native is expected to make a push for significant playing time this fall. During spring practice, the 6-5, 315-pound Jones spent time at both guard and tackle and has the ability to play either position this fall. Jones is a contender for the starting right guard job, but could also move outside if necessary. 

Jones has provided valuable depth in the offensive line each of the past two seasons, after redshirting in his first year in the program. Jones was one of the state’s top prospects after a standout prep career at Omaha Central High School.

2008 (Sophomore)
Jones was Matt Slauson’s top backup at right guard in 2008, but saw action in just two games as Nebraska ranked among the top 20 nationally in passing, scoring and total offense.

2007 (Redshirt Freshman)
Jones played in nine games, including each of the final eight contests of the season. He served as a reserve guard behind Matt Slauson, Mike Huff and Jacob Hickman, while also seeing snaps at tackle. The offensive line helped Nebraska rank in the top 10 nationally in both passing offense and total offense.

2006 (Redshirt)
Jones redshirted and helped form an impressive scout team offensive line.

Before Nebraska (Central HS)
Jones was the first commitment of the 2006 NU class, pledging to NU in April of 2005. Jones earned first-team all-state honors as a senior playing for Coach Joe McMenamin at Omaha Central after earning honorable-mention honors as a junior. He was named to the 2005 Lincoln Journal Star Super State team and the Omaha World-Herald All-Nebraska team.

Jones was ranked as the top player in the state of Nebraska and among the top 20 offensive tackles in the country according to Rivals.com. Jones was also named a SuperPrep All-American and was among the top 10 players in the Midlands Region according to the publication. Jones chose Nebraska over Iowa State, Kansas and Houston.

Personal
D.J., the son of Bridget Brown and David Jones Sr., and was born on May 8, 1988. He is a communication studies major, and has been a volunteer during Nebraska’s hospital visits.

Jones' Career Statistics
Games Played - 11 (9 in 2007, 2 in 2008)
Games Started - 0