Hoosiers Start Homecoming with a Bang Landing DT Shamar Jones
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Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
There's a lot of excitement in Bloomington this weekend with homecoming taking place and the Hoosiers taking on the Michigan Wolverines. But things just got a little sweeter for Tom Allen and the IUFB staff as Pennsylvania defensive tackle Shamar Jones. Jones is 6-foot-1 270-pound lineman out of Johnstown, PA. He is a 247 Sports Composite two-star prospect. The Hoosiers biggest competition for Jones' services was Wake Forest and had offers from 17 total schools.
Jones is extremely athletic for a defensive tackle getting off blocks well and out running the opposition on a scoop-and-score opportunity. In 37 high school games Jones has made 206 tackles, 32 TFL's and 10 sacks. He has also picked off a pass, recovered three fumbles and scored three touchdowns. Jones is IU's 17th commitment in the 2018 class, The class is currently ranked 10th in the Big Ten and 45th nationally. Fans can watch Shamar's highlights here.