Anthony Jones Jr.
EDGE | 6-3, 240 lbs | Freshman
Season update (Sept 21, 2026): Jones did not dress for the opener and was listed out for Oklahoma State, and has played since: 13 defensive snaps at Oklahoma State on Sept 12 and 1 against Portland State on Sept 18. Oregon never confirmed an injury. Sources: The Register-Guard (Sept 9, 2026); snap counts, Ducks Wire (Sept 14 and Sept 19, 2026). Anthony Jones Jr. arrived in Eugene as the #22 overall prospect in the 2026 class and the highest-rated edge rusher Oregon has ever signed. At 6-3, 240 pounds out of St. Paul's Episcopal in Mobile, Alabama, he brings SEC-caliber pass rush ability to a defensive line that is already the best in the country. He enrolled early, took rotational reps through spring practice 2026, and saw the field in the April 25 spring game behind Matayo Uiagalelei and Teitum Tuioti. When Uiagalelei and Tuioti leave for the NFL, Jones becomes the guy. The pipeline does not stop.
Credited with an assisted tackle and half a tackle for loss at Illinois.
Oregon Athletics official box score, Oct 24, 2026
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Yes. Jones Jr. is a five-star prospect ranked #22 nationally in the 2026 class per 247Sports. He is the highest-rated edge rusher Oregon has ever signed.
Jones enrolled early and took rotational reps through spring 2026, including time on the field in the April 25 spring game. He has played in the 2026 rotation behind Matayo Uiagalelei and Teitum Tuioti.
Sources: 247Sports, GoDucks.com (2026). This page covers on-field performance and publicly available recruiting data only.
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