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Coach Jones

Skyler Jones

  • Title
    Defensive Line Coach
  • Email
    skyler_jones@subr.edu
  • Phone
    225-771-3070
  • Twitter
    @CoachSkyJones
  • Alma Mater
    Bethany College (2014)
  • Hometown
    New Orleans, LA
  • Years At SU
    2 years

Skyler Jones is in his first season as the Defensive Line Coach at Southern University.

Jones served three years as a graduate assistant coach at Southern from 2015-2017. He assisted the former defensive line coach Juan Navvaro with the D-line. Additional duties included being in charge of the scout team, data video input, player's attendance in study hall and recruiting.

A native of New Orleans, LA, born on March 27, 1992 to Patrice Hagens and Jerry Jones. Due to the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, Skyler and his family relocated to Dallas, TX where he graduated from Richardson High School in 2010. Jones holds a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Law Enforcement from Southern University in 2018 and his Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Bethany College in 2014. Earning a four year scholarship to Bethany, he earned All-KCAC Honors as a defensive tackle. He also served as Bethany College team Captain.