Football: Former LSU DB Jones transfers to Alabama - 4:05 p.m.

Former LSU defensive back Phelon Jones has transferred to Alabama, the Mobile Press-Register reported Monday.

Jones started two games last season as a redshirt freshman for LSU and had 15 tackles. He played high school football at McGill-Toolen High School in Mobile, Ala.

"I just wanted to go somewhere in-state really, and Alabama was the best fit," Jones told the Press-Register. "They're going to have five of their top eight guys leaving next year. Everything's good at LSU; it just wasn't the right fit. I wasn't going to get as much (playing time) as I wanted."

LSU coach Les Miles granted Jones his release Thursday, and Jones spoke with Alabama coach Nick Saban on Monday, according to the Press-Register.

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2 comments

Briggs Ryan

Wed May 27 2009 15:19

Alabama got him only after Auburn turned him down. He wanted to go to Auburn but they thought he was trouble just like LSU did. He then turned to Alabama.

Edward Blackwelder

Wed Apr 29 2009 02:30

The University of Alabama continues to get the best!

I learned today that Alabama is going to play Michigan State in 2014.

Roll Tide!

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