The captain of the 2022 Syracuse Orange defense is NFL bound. After returning for one more year in the 315, Mikel Jones didn’t get drafted, but has signed a free agent contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.
In his four-year Syracuse career, Jones tallied 298 tackles, 8.5 sacks, four interceptions, four forced fumbles, and four fumble recoveries. He led the team in tackles in both 2020 and 2021, but came in second behind Marlowe Wax in 2022. It was still a very successful senior season for ‘Kel, who helped elevate his unit to a Top-15 national ranking in pass defense.