2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Cedar Cliff MLB/RB Mikey Jones
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Anthony Franklin | July 5, 2023
Mikey Jones
Cedar Cliff HS
Position: MLB/RB
Class: Senior 2024
GPA: 3.7
Height: 6-1 210
Jersey #: 20
Awards/Accolades: 2-year starter
Other Sports: Wrestling
Twitter: @notmjtk
Head Coach Colin Gilen states that “Mikey will be a two-way starter for us this season. He has elite speed at the linebacker position and is a great open field tackler. Mikey will also be a dangerous tailback in the run and pass game this season”. Mikey finished his junior season with 502 rushing yards, 4 TDs, 198 receiving yards & 3 TDs. Defensively he added 48 tackles, 1 sack, 3 tackles for loss and 3 passes defended.
LET’S GET TO KNOW MIKEY
Why do you play football?
I play football to build relationships and because I love the sport.
What schools have offered or expressed interest in you?
I’ve been talking to Kutztown, Saint Francis & Millersville.
What do you plan to major in?
Sports Management
Favorite class?
Either math or science
Favorite athlete of all-time?
Joe Burrow because he can do everything.
Favorite HS moment thus far in your career?
This past year beating our rival school Redland 42-0.
How was the 2022 season for you?
It started off slow with a few ankle injuries but halfway through the season I found a new level of myself and played the best games I’ve ever played.
2023 Individual and team goals?
My individual goals are to get better every game and get 1k rushing yards. Team goal is to win a district goal.
Favorite game to watch all time (Pros, College or HS)?
My favorite game to watch is either IMG v Matter Dei every year or Oho State v Michigan.
Favorite meal?
Chicken & Rice
Favorite play to run?
Any pass to me out of the backfield.
Hobbies outside of sports?
Hunting, fishing, swimming or anything with my friends.
Biggest fear?
Injuries
Most inspirational person in your life?
My parents because they always push me to do and be the best person I can be.
What music do you listen to during pre-game to prepare for games?
Either Rod wave to lock myself in or NBA Youngboy to hype myself up.
Favorite teammate(s)?
All of them but if I had to choose one it would be my QB Bennett Secrest because he’s the one handing me the ball.
Did you play little league football? If so what organization?
NC Saints
What should people know about Cedar Cliff the players, coaches and school?
Cedar Cliff has many classes that can help you prepare for college, the players on my team all have a tight bond including every grade level has a dinner together the night before each game. Coaching is phenomenal because they all believe in you and push for you to be your best.
If you could talk to anyone famous dead or alive who would it be and why?
Ryan Phillippe because is involved in a lot of action movies & he seems like a really laid-back person.
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