2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jeterryous Jones, S, Carson-Newman

• Name: Jeterryous Jones
• Position: Safety 
• College: Carson-Newman
• Height: 6’0”
• Weight: 200
• Twitter: jetjonesss
• Instagram: 1k_jet

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft?

I’m one of the smarter players that you’ll run into, I can take control of the defense as a quarterback would the offense. I’m a physical player that’s not afraid to come downhill. 

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

They should know that they’re getting an intelligent player that can command the defense. 

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?

I would donate to youth sports for kids who are unable to afford it.

Who was your role model?

My role model was my dad growing up. He taught me me most things that I know today.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Atlanta Falcons 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Champ Baker. He’s a fast and sticky corner. He’s not scared to blitz and stick his nose in there. Really good tackler to be a cornerback.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Super Loud people in a quiet setting.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Ms. Naraine from high school.

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?

My first 2 years I wasn’t playing a lot. I was only playing special teams, but I thought I belonged on the field. It just made me go harder and grind harder and ultimately I became a starter. It was times where I wanted to leave in that 2 year time period but in the end it worked out. 

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

Chipotle

What is your favorite snack food?

Fruit snacks 

What is your degree in?

Business administration with emphasis in sports management 

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?

One would be with my grandma so I could see her one more time. The other would be with Ed Reed to ask how he became the best safety in the game. 

What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness would be disappearing. I know it sounds crazy, but sometimes people won’t hear from me for days, but in reality I’m doing just fine and probably somewhere relaxing. I have to get better at communicating with people.