Quick Facts
Biography
Alizé Jones (born 1997) is an American football tight end for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
High School
Jones attended Bishop Gorman High School in Summerlin, Nevada. He finished his high school career with 85 receptions for 1,725 yards and 27 TDs. In his senior year he was named to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, USA Today All-USA First-team and First-team All-State after ending the season with 41 receptions, 930 yards and 13 TDs. At Bishop Gorman, Jones was teammates with fellow future Notre Dame football player Nicco Fertitta.
Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated as the 4th best tight end prospect of his class. He had previously been committed to UCLA, but flipped his commitment to Notre Dame.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliz'e Jones TE | Las Vegas, Nevada | Bishop Gorman HS | 6 ft 4.5 in (1.94 m) | 218 lb (99 kg) | Jan 15, 2015 | |
Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 86 | ||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 2 (TE), 32 (national) ESPN: 1 (TE), 1 (NV), 1 (regional), 52 (national) | ||||||
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College career
Freshman
After impressing coaches with his excellent pass catching ability, Jones quickly found a spot in Notre Dame's passing game. Jones made the most of his targeted passes, ending the season with just over 15 yards per catch, including three receptions over 30 yards. Jones came up big for the Irish in critical moments against both Temple and USC. Late in the game against USC, Jones had a clutch 35 yard catch-and-run deep into USC territory, which set up a tie-breaking touchdown. This, plus other timely plays in critical situations, quickly established Jones as a dependable player.