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Carter Jones

JUNIOR (2010): Has not missed a snap in his career as model of consistency at long snapper working with the Eagle kickers and punters.

SOPHOMORE (2009): Took every snap on special teams units for Eagles at long-snapper.

REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2008): Started at long snapper in all 11 games... assisted on a tackle in the Wofford game... part of a special teams unit that had only one punt in 49 attempts blocked... actually grew out his hair during the season then during the off-season had it cut and donated it to Locks of Love.

FRESHMAN (2007): Redshirted... part of the 90-man roster to start fall camp.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football, baseball and swimming... Second Team Region 1-5A honors in baseball... team captain in football and baseball... played for coach Tim Cokely.

PERSONAL: Born January 21, 1989 in Moultrie... No. 1 sports highlight was being voted runner-up for the 11th Hour's 'Favorite Local Athlete'... his father has been a major influence, "he has been an amazing role model, coach and friend and he has supported me through good times and the bad... most admires coach Eric McCranie, "He taught me in only one year what kind of responsibility I hold as an athlete of my school or image of the team I represent."... his brother Trey played soccer at Delta State... enjoys baseball, surfing and pool... favorite professional team is the Atlanta Braves... favorite musical group is the Allman Brothers Band...  "gets the chills every Saturday" from his favorite Georgia Southern tradition of riding the yellow school buses to Paulson Stadium... son of Bob and Traci Jones.

MAJOR: Communication Studies

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