Greg Jones – Running Back – Jacksonville Jaguars
As if it’s not enough that every Jacksonville Jaguars opponent has to be worried about Maurice Jones-Drew breaking a game-changing run, they also have to be scared out of their jockstraps that the 6'1", 254-pound fullback Greg Jones is looking for someone to block right into the next zip code. Imagine, if you will, the Incredible Hulk came to life and started playing fullback for the Jacksonville Jaguars. That’s a little bit like what it is to be Greg Jones. The guy is just enormous (and enormously talented). In addition to running a 4.55-second 40-yard dash, and logging a 37.5” vertical jump, Jones routinely benches 400 pounds, squats over 500, and can power clean over 350. We sat down a few weeks ago to ask the fullback what it is that he does to stay so fit:
“My main thing is just don’t be lazy,” Jones said. “I’m very dedicated to staying fit. One of the things that sets me apart from some other players in the league are the people I surround myself with. I have great people around me. We’re always lifting each other up when we have bad days.”
Jones told us he does a lot of squats to increase his power and keeps a very clean, healthy diet throughout most of the year.
“I eat very lean during the season, so I always give myself a little break in the offseason. If I’ve been craving baked goods, like Sweet Potato Pie, I’ll give myself a little treat, but then it’s right back to eating healthy again.”
Note to every Jacksonville Jaguars opponent in 2012: Send Greg Jones baked goods before every game. It’s your only hope.
