2026 Football Roster
Roster
Jakyri Jones
- Position:
- Defensive Back
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-10 / 195
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Monroe, Ga.
- High School:
- Monroe Area
- Prev School:
- Southeastern Louisiana
- Major:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
PRONUNCIATION
2025-26: Played in 13 games for the Lions, starting 10 (including the last nine) … Was second on the team with 75 tackles, including 8.0 for loss … Also had three pass breakups, two forced fumbles and a quarterback hurry … Transferred to Georgia Southern in January.
2024-25: Tallied 48 tackles, including 5.0 for loss, and one pass breakup in 12 games at GMC.
2023-24: Had 14 tackles, two pass breakups and an interception in seven games at GMC.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Kevin Reach at Monroe Area High … A two-time first-team all-state and three-time first-team all-region selection … Had three interceptions, two forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries as a senior … Was also a standout on the basketball team.
PERSONAL: Born Jakyri Jones on July 29 in Monroe, GA … Son of Tamekia Wymbs and Alan Jones … Has five siblings: Alan Jones, Alana Jones, Javien Jones, Sincere Wymbs and Armani Jones.
MAJOR: Interdisciplinary Studies
