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Minnesota Football: Elon CB Tre’Von Jones to transfer to Minnesota

Elon cornerback Tre’Von Jones announced Saturday that he plans to transfer to Minnesota to play for the Golden Gophers. As a grad transfer, he has one year of eligibility remaining.

Let’s work!! #RowTheBoat u303dufe0f pic.twitter.com/pi1c9c3oTb

— Tre’Von J. (@trejones10_) April 29, 2023

Since entering the transfer portal, Jones has received offers from Virginia, Charlotte, Appalachian State, Hawaii, Georgia State, and James Madison. He initially committed to James Madison, but flipped to Minnesota after visiting campus this week.

Elon is an FCS program that belongs to the Colonial Athletic Association.