Zion Jones
Zion Jones
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Joshua Graham | Prep Redzone Scout
The fastest running back at the 910 Classic combine was Class of 2029 prospect
Zion Jones
Zion
Jones
5'7" | 180 lbs | RB
Northside-Jacksonville | 2029
State
NC
from Northside-Jacksonville. At 5-foot-7 and nearly 200 pounds, Jones turned heads with a blazing 4.48-second 40-yard dash, an impressive combination of size, power, and speed. Jones announced himself during Northside’s playoff run last season, breaking out in the second round with over 230 rushing yards and the first two touchdowns of his varsity career. With his explosiveness and physical running style, Jones is quickly emerging as one of the top young backs to watch in the area.
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Jones started the year on the junior varsity team, ran for nearly 1,400 yards there, then averaged nearly 130 yards per game in the first three rounds of the varsity playoffs. He’s an explosive athlete who is tough to bring down. His vision is excellent for a freshman, and we expect him to be a key piece on one of 5A’s top teams.
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Read EvaluationWill Helms | Prep Redzone Scout
Jones earned JV and varsity playing time last season and pretty much played his way off of Junior Varsity by the end of the season after averaging over 150 yards per game there. He’s yet another talented piece on a young Northside-Jacksonville offense that will look to build on its historic 2025 season.
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