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MSU's Naquan Jones considered opting out, but is making most of senior season

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It’s hard to blame Naquan Jones for wanting to get out of his apartment and run.

The start of the college football season wasn’t far off and the senior defensive tackle at Michigan State had tested positive for COVID-19. His symptoms were minor — Jones said he lost the sense of taste for a few days — and he knew he had to do something to try and stay in shape, even if it was something small.

So, Jones donned his mask and headed outside.

“It wasn’t recommended, obviously,” Jones said on Tuesday as Michigan State prepares to face No.