Kitwana Jones

Position:
Fullback
Height:
6-0
Weight:
220
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Wilmington, N.C.
High School:
Laney/Fork Union M.A.

One of four true freshman to play in 2000 • Saw action mostly on special teams, but also played some at linebacker • Switched to fullback in the middle of spring practice and has a chance to start at that position.

2000 • Freshman Season
One of four true freshmen to play in 2000 • Made his first collegiate appearance in a special teams role at Wake Forest • Played in 10 games on special teams and as a reserve linebacker • Played a season-high 20 snaps vs. Clemson • Had five tackles.

Wilmington Laney High School &
Fork Union Military Academy
Played for coaches Gordon Walters (Laney) and John Shuman (FUMA) • Rushed for 900 yards in 1997 and 1,010 in 1998 at Laney High School • He led Laney to an 11-1 record in 1997 and 7-4 in 1998 • Rushed for 227 yards on just five carries against West Carteret High in 1997 • Also played linebacker and was named team's defensive MVP in 1998 • A two-time all-conference selection • Made 27 tackles against Pine Forest High School in 1998 • Selected for the North Carolina East-West All-Star Game • Conference 100-meter champion • Attended Fork Union Military Academy in 1999 • Led FUMA to 7-4 record • Rushed 38 times for 350 yards and had four receptions for 120 yards • Scored six touchdowns • Was the third-leading tackler on the team with 180 hits • Recorded 10 quarterback sacks and two interceptions • Was Fork Union's Most Valuable Defensive Player.

Personal
Born Kitwana Shaloyd Jones on July 7, 1981 in Wilmington, N.C. • Favorite NFL team as a kid was the Pittsburgh Steelers • Favorite former Tar Heel football player is Lawrence Taylor • Dream vacation is to go to Africa • Best friend on another team is Tarence Williams (Wake Forest) • Enjoys lifting weights and playing video games • Enrolled in the General College.