Kelley Jones

Kelley Jones is a Mississippi State defensive back who plays cornerback. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 195 pounds, Jones wears jersey No. 1 and is active on the roster. A native of Clarksdale, Mississippi, his early life and background ties closely to the state he represents at the FBS level. In the 2025 regular season, Jones appeared in 12 games and started all 12, defining his player position and role on team as an every-down coverage defender. His Kelley Jones stats from that season include 31 combined tackles (20 solo, 11 assists), 2 interceptions, and 3 passes defended. He added value after takeaways with 33 interception return yards on two returns, including a long of 25 yards, for a 16.5 yards-per-return average. Jones finished the year with 3 penalties for 27 yards, with those flags resulting in 3 opponent first downs. He recorded no sacks, tackles for loss, forced fumbles, or fumble recoveries in the provided stat line. This Kelley Jones NCAAF profile reflects a starter-level cornerback season built around coverage production, ball skills, and consistent weekly availability.