Keith Jones - 2017 - Football - University of Illinois Athletics

Keith Jones temp head shot 2017

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Keith Jones

Ht./Wt.:
6-0 / 160
Position:
WR
Hometown:
Chicago, Ill.
High School:
Hansberry College Prep

2017 Freshman

Joined the team as a walk-on during 2017 spring ball

High School

Played for head coach Percy Thomas at Hansberry College Prep
Captained the team as a senior
2016 All-Noble Conference first team
2016 All-Sun Times
All-academic first team
2016 Chicago All-Star Team
Two-time Honor Roll
Also played basketball in high school

Personal

Born July 14, 1998
Son of Kevin and Lisa Jones
One brother, Phillip, and three sisters, Jasmine, Alexis and Regine
Father, Kevin, played basketball at Wisconsin and overseas for the Scottish Pride
Sister, Alexis, plays basketball at Augustana College
Chose Illinois because, "the academics and family environment the school provides."
Plans to major in economics

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