Four-Star Safety Ricardo Jones names Top 9

Four-star safety Ricardo Jones of Warner Robins (GA) Northside High has narrowed his list to 9 schools.

The 6-foot-3, 200 pounder is down to the following: Tennessee, Auburn, Clemson, Michigan, Florida State, Arkansas, LSU, Texas, and South Carolina.

Jones quickly discussed his finalists with On3.

Tennessee Volunteers: Tennessee was my first SEC offer, so the bond has been tight since day one.

Auburn Tigers: Auburn was my dream school since I was a kid. Who wouldn’t wanna be a War Eagle?

Clemson Tigers: When I visited they treated me like a top priority. I’ve been locked in ever since.

Michigan Wolverines: Me and the safety coach have had a tight bond ever since they offered.

Florida State Seminoles:  Me and coach Norvell have a great bond, Go Noles!! 

Arkansas Razorbacks: The whole defensive staff Facetimes me and coach Woodson has been my dawg since day 1.

LSU Tigers: It’s DBU. Who wouldn’t want to be there? 

Texas Longhorns: Coach BG, the safety coach, has been locked in since they offered. I’ve visited and he’s a great coach. 

South Carolina Gamecocks: They were my first visit, so they know we are locked in. 

Ricardo Jones Scouting Summary

“Well-put-together safety prospect who has the frame and build to carry quality mass,” On3’s Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power wrote. “Possess tremendous closing speed when working downhill. Has the necessary range to cover from sideline to sideline. High points the ball effectively at the catch point and has quality ball skills. Do not see much film in man coverage but has the hip fluidity and long speed to do so if asked of him. Member of the varsity basketball team as well. One of the safer safety prospects in the 2024 recruiting cycle.”

Jones ranks as the No. 122 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 10 safety and the No. 21 player in the state of Georgia.