NFL Diamond in the Ruff?

Matt Jones: "Dude, where's the car?!?!"

All hippie jokes aside, it seems to be the norm for people to be excited about this guy. He just has ridiculous attributes and raw natural athleticism. Truth be told, I hardly follow college football and the only time I take interest is when the season is over and the NFL draft is coming up. By then, when I study up and find a player I like; I regret not watching the games. This is a vicious cycle that happens every year. Someday I'll learn.

Anyways, I'll give a quick bio on this could be gem. Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback/receiver Matt Jones has been a thorn in the side of many Southeastern Conference teams during his four year career. Teams that played against the Razorbacks had a separate game plan for him, and another game plan for his team. Coaches are glad to see him leave and go to the pros. They don't want to play against him anymore.

Matt Jones has been riding around Arkansas with a shotgun placed in a holding rack in the back of his pick-up for quite some time now. He is a redneck good ole' boy type, and is said to have the same type of attitude and drive as Brett Farve. Jones worked out as a receiver at the Senior Bowl to help boost his stock come April. The question isn't whether or not he will be drafted, but at what position? ESPN has him listed at 6'6" and going about 235-240 pounds.

That is a giant of a man. At Arkansas, Jones passed for almost 6,000 yards, for 53 touchdowns. He also ran for 2,535 and 24 TD's. He is very competent athletically for his size, which is something to consider come the draft. He is also fast for his size (4.39 in the 40), and doubled as serious contributor to the Razorback basketball team as well.

Someone of his athleticism and on-field intelligence could adopt a new position at the next level without much problem. There is no easier move for a QB than to WR, and that is where Jones may end up if not out-right taken as quarterback. This is obviously a project, but a small one.

Another funny part about him, is that he is super religious. Why do guns and religion always go hand in hand? In the Razorbacks media guide, Jones noted that the person he would like to have dinner with is, "Jesus. Just to be in his presence would be awesome.".....Hahahaha. This guy is awesome. More...."I'd like to start a Christian camp out in the woods for kids of all ages some day. It would help get a lot of kids out of the city for a week or two and let them see nature."....Hahahhahah. That is so cool. I love dudes that are ultra religious and live in the woods.

One more and then I'll stop, "I've really had a lot of fun with sports over the years, especially playing college football. But as strange as it may sound, one of my greatest sports highlights was when I was playing basketball in the fifth grade and I kept begging my teacher to come to one of my games. She finally came, and I didn't play very well early in the game. But later I hit the game-winning shot, and it really meant a lot to me that she was there." Awww, that's kinda cute. This guy so reminds me of Sean Doughtie. Just a crazy white dude.

So I hope you enjoyed the highlights I sprinkled in throughout the post. I saved one more highlight that I especially like for last. This is where Matt Jones runs past two cornerbacks for 78 yards, and then almost busts his ass after he dunks the football over the goal post. I love this guy. Also, notice the size of him when the player gives him a hug at the end.

This guy is going to be nasty ladies and gentlemen. Believe me. I keep day dreaming about Matt Jones and Tim Dwight returning kicks for the Patriots, but it is just that. A dream. So to all of you that don't follow sports, I apologize. And to all those that do follow sports and know where I live. 1p.m. tomorrow and bring me free weed, I will supply the crock-pot chili and other goodies. Go Celtics!

Matt Jones - "I love you man, and Jesus does too!"
Cedric Cobbs - "Alright you crazy cracker, let go of me."