Walter Jones

Position:
Wide Receiver
Height:
5-11
Weight:
182
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Redlands, Calif.
High School:
Redlands HS

OREGON STATE – 2014: Walter is an extremely gifted athlete … has shown tremendous growth at receiver since his arrival … elite speed could translate to game-breaking ability any time he touches the ball … recorded three catches for 9 yards in OSU’s spring game … could also factor into the return game … also ran sprints for the OSU track team during the indoor track season … participated in track & field during the indoor season … ran a 7.0-seconds 60-meters at the UW Preview … jumped a season-best 23’ 8.75” in the long jump at the Husky Classic. 2013: Worked as both slot back and flanker … redshirt.

REDLANDS: Walter was not only a prep standout in football, but also track … helped Redlands advance to the second round of the playoffs last season … 24 receptions for 598 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior … also made 28 tackles as a senior playing defensive back … returned punts for Redlands … he was one of the elite jumpers in California … also an outstanding sprinter … as a junior he was a nominee for the Gatorade National Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year … has a sister that also excels in track.

PERSONAL: Born July 6, 1995 in Bakersfield, Calif. … son of Angel and Walter Jones III … has one sister, Margaux … chose Oregon State for the “atmosphere” … plans to study sports medicine.