| JohnPaul is a physical defensive tackle who can dominate a
game with his high motor and explosion off the ball. JohnPaul
uses his toughness and sound technique in the trenches to beat
and disengage from defenders. Often double teamed, JohnPaul’s
thick frame and excellent upper and lower muscle mass allowed
him to stay alive in those situations. Known as an aggressive
tackler, JohnPaul is extremely agile and has great reaction
time for someone his size. JohnPaul’s constant upbeat
attitude on and off the field has always had a motivational
effect on his teammates.
McNeese State: In 2003, was named to two national all-star
teams - Don Hansen’s All-South and College Sporting
News I-AA.org; First-Team All-Southland Conference; First
Team All-Louisiana; Led defensive line with 67 tackles and
led team with 34 QB hurries; Twice in double figure tackles
- 12 vs. Ga. Southern and 10 vs. Henderson State. In 2002,
was First-Team All Southland Conference; Led defensive line
with 58 tackles and had 6 sacks and 5 TFL’s.
Personal: Son of Bertha Jones and father of 1 year old boy.
Graduating in the spring with a General Studies degree. Originally
signed with LSU, but did not enroll. Attended Louisiana-Lafayette,
but did not play football. Enjoys spending time with family
and friends and watching movies. |
