Datone Jones Class: Junior Hometown: Compton, CA High School: Compton Height / Weight: 6-4 / 267 Position: DE Birthdate: 07/24/1990 Experience: 1V

UCLA - This talented youngster gained valuable experience as a true freshman ... Figures to compete with Reginald Stokes and other candidates for the starting end position opposite Korey Bosworth ... Has a bright future.

2008 - Appeared in 10 games with two starts (Cal, Oregon State) ... Finished with 15 tackles on the year ... Had two tackles versus Stanford ... Made his first career start at Cal and finished with six tackles, including four solos ... Started against Oregon State and made four stops ... Had one tackle assist off the bench at Washington ... Made one tackle against USC ... Named to rivals.com All-Pac-10 Freshman team.

HIGH SCHOOL - Played football for coach Calvin Bryant at Compton (CA) HS ... Ranked No. 15 defensive end nationally by ESPN ... Earned four stars from rivals.com ... Earned four stars from scout.com ... SuperPrep All-American ... Named All-State second team by Cal-Hi Sports ... Long Beach Press Telegram Dream Team member ... Moore League co-Defensive Player of the Year ... As a senior, he made 91 tackles, seven sacks, two fumble recoveries, nine hurries and three pass deflections ... As a junior, he recorded 60 tackles, including four sacks.

PERSONAL - Full Name: Datone Wayne Jones ... Born: July 24, 1990 in Los Angeles, CA ... Parents: Anthony Jones and Shondra Hall ... Has one brother and four sisters ... Lists former NFL star Michael Strahan as the athlete he admires the most ... His biggest thrill in sports was his first-ever sack in a varsity high school football game... Director's Honor Roll in Winter 2009 ... Undeclared major. VARSITY TACKLE STATISTICS - D. JONES

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