MVSU’s Jamari Jones predicted as SWAC’s Newcomer of the Year by HBCU Sports

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Mississippi Valley State University football player Jamari Jones has been projected by HBCU Sports to be the 2022 SWAC Newcomer of the Year.

Jones, a East Mississippi CC transfer, threw for 2,728 yards and 33 touchdowns as he led the Lions to a 9-1 season under Head Coach Buddy Stephens.

2021 JUCO HIGHLIGHTS
9-1 Conferece Champs
179/279 (64%)
2,728 Yards / 33 TD’s@EMCCathletics @JuCoFootballACE @JUCOFFrenzyhttps://t.co/yJnk85ScuC pic.twitter.com/pNgn0esVPl

— Jamari Jones™ (@JamariJones_9) November 24, 2021

The Fannin, Mississippi native chose MVSU over big schools such as South Carolina and Ole Miss.