Mississippi State’s Kelley Jones Named to PFN Preseason All-America Second Team

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State cornerback Kelley Jones has been named to the 2026 Pro Football Network (PFN) Preseason All-America Second Team, the publication announced Monday. Jones aims to continue his upward trajectory after a breakout redshirt sophomore season.

The Clarksdale, Mississippi, native played in 11 games with four starts during his redshirt sophomore year, recording 29 tackles. Last season, he earned a starting role and received postseason recognition, including All-SEC honors. Jones has established himself as one of the Southeastern Conference’s top lockdown defensive backs.

In addition to his PFN All-America recognition, Jones was recently named to the 2026 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Preseason Watch List, an award given annually by the Football Writers Association of America to college football’s top defensive player. The FWAA announced his inclusion on August 4.

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