The road to the pros isn’t always a straight path. That’s been the case for Ball State cornerback Nic Jones, who had to earn back his starting role in 2022 after suffering a season-long injury the season before.
Jones was an early contributor at the corner position as a nickel back in 2019 as a true freshman, playing in 11 games and starting two. 2020 saw a reduced role for Jones, who played primarily special teams in Ball State’s title run. He would once again get the chance to earn a starting role in 2021, notching 17 tackles, three pass break-ups and an interception in four games before suffering a season-ending injury.