Packer Players: Brad Jones

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11.07.2012

Surfing with Brad Jones

Brad Jones is clearly an athletic guy. So much so, in fact, that he can pick up sports right and left. Football is clearly covered, but did you know he was also a sprinter on the track and field team? Yessirreebob. Brad Jones competed in the 200 meter dash and the 110 hurdles with ease. Additionally, he spent a year on the basketball team.

But it wasn't until 2011 that Brad Jones gave another athletic endeavor a try: surfing. This is something I've always wanted to do. The thought of riding huge waves in a tropical setting sounds like a great way to spend the afternoon. Brad Jones got just that chance and though I wasn't there to witness it (darn!), I'm certain his natural athletic abilities served him well.

12.30.2010

Brad Jones' Viola

Let me introduce you to Green Bay Packers linebacker, Brad Jones.

"Hi, hotforthepack blog readers."
"Hiya, Brad!"

Quick facts about this guy.

He wears jersey #59. He went to college at Colorado. He was born in Lansing, Michigan. Now lives in Boulder. Plays the viola. Is 24 years of age. And James Baldwin is his favorite author.

* Record screeching sound.*

Back it up.

PLAYS THE VIOLA?

Yes, my friends. Brad Jones enjoys playing the viola!

A viola is the stringed instrument that falls between the cello and violin in size and depth of sound. Here's a tutorial for those of you unfamiliar with viola facts:

I always admire those who are musically talented (remember past blog posts about a certain Green Bay Packer who plays the drums, trombone and tuba? Bonus points for putting his name in the comments!). Brad Jones just went up in my estimation because of this fun fact.

4.09.2010

Brad Jones

Brad Jones, a linebacker from Michigan, was plucked out off his Colorado Buffaloes football team by the Green Bay Packers in the 2009 NFL Draft. As a seventh round pick in the draft, Brad Jones is now a starting outside linebacker for the Packers.

Even in his high school years, Brad Jones was a captain and MVP for his East Lansing High School football team. Jones was also a First-team All-State selection and All-state Dream Team performer by the Detroit Free Press. Brad Jones’ many achievements during his high school football career gained him much recognition by the Colorado Buffaloes, who brought him full-heartedly onto the team after graduation.

After being redshirted as a freshman to build his abilities to a college-level, Brad Jones was given the nod to play in every football game until he graduated from Colorado. Over his college career, Jones earned his spot on numerous Bowl game lineups and the Defensive Player of the Year award as a senior. These achievements gained Brad Jones the Packer’s recognition and he hasn’t let them down yet.