“This
is a very tragic day for our entire Tennessee State University
community and we are devastated by the sudden passing of this young
man,” said Teresa Phillips, TSU Athletics Director. “Our thoughts and
prayers are with his family during this very difficult time. Our
University and our football team are hurting as we feel the loss of one
of our own. As a team and a family we will grieve alongside the family
and do everything we can to help support them through this very
difficult time.”
Jones was 19. There is no official cause of death.