Tremel States-Jones

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Tremel States-Jones
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Rhode Island Rams–No. 23
Position Defensive back
ClassJunior
Personal information
Born: (2003-12-24) December 24, 2003 (age 21)
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career history
College
High school Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School
(Surrey, BC) (2016–2019)
Clearwater Academy International
(Clearwater, Florida) (2020–2021)

Tremel Anthony-Lamont States-Jones (born December 24, 2003) is a Canadian college football defensive back for the Rhode Island Rams. He previously played for the South Alabama Jaguars.

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Early life

Tremel States-Jones grew up in Surrey, British Columbia, and attended Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School. During the COVID-19 pandemic in July 2020, he was recruited and transitioned to complete high school at Clearwater Academy International (CAI) in Clearwater, Florida. He had an impressive high school career in both Canada and the USA, where he played a pivotal role in leading his CAI team to the 2021 state championship. During his final year playing in Canada, he amassed over 1,100 yards and 14 total touchdowns from scrimmage, recording 700 rushing yards (10 touchdowns), 59 tackles, two sacks and three interceptions. [1] Over the course of his high school career in Florida, he recorded 21 solo tackles, 36 total tackles, a sack and an interception, marking him as a standout defensive player. [2] [3] He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at South Alabama over offers like Liberty, UMass, Brown, UT Martin, Stetson, Morehead State, Bryant and Charleston Southern. [4] [5]

College career

South Alabama

After high school, States-Jones committed to the University of South Alabama. [6]

During States-Jones' true freshman season in 2022, he appeared in nine games, both as a backup safety and on special teams. Recorded one tackle at Nicholls (Sept. 3). [7]

During the 2023 season, he did not see any action due to an injury. [3]

On April 23, 2024, States-Jones announced that he would enter the transfer portal and would receive offers from Rhode Island, Campbell, Southeastern Louisiana, Jackson State, Tennessee Tech and Maine.

Rhode Island

On May 5, 2024, States-Jones committed and transferred to the University of Rhode Island, where he joined the Rams’ football program.

References

  1. ↑ "Former Lord Tweedsmuir Panther commits to play football for South Alabama". Peace Arch News. 2021-09-01. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  2. ↑ "Tremel States-Jones - 2024 - Football". University of Rhode Island. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  3. 1 2 "Tremel States-Jones - Football". University of South Alabama Athletics. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  4. ↑ "Tremel States-Jones, Clearwater Academy International , Cornerback". 247Sports. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  5. ↑ Stephenson, Creg (2021-08-10). "South Alabama gets commitment from Canadian DB Tremel States-Jones". al. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  6. ↑ "Second International Player Commits to South Alabama in as Many Days". 247Sports. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  7. ↑ "Tremel States-Jones College Gamelog". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
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