Demello Jones

Sophomore defensive back Demello Jones during a game against Texas on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, November 15, 2025 in Athens, Georgia.

Photo by: Conor Dillon/UGAAA

Nov 15, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Demello Jones (15) tackles Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) in the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Photo by: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Position:
DB
Height:
6-1
Weight:
185
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Swainsboro, Ga.
High School:
Swainsboro HS
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CAREER HIGHS

4 tackles vs. Auburn, 2025
2 pass break-ups vs. Ole Miss, 2025
0.5 tackles for loss vs. Texas, 2025

2025: Played in 11 games during the season...credited with 23 tackles, 18 solo, 0.5 tackles for loss for a yard and five pass break-ups...one solo stop in season-opening win over Marshall...also a pair of tackles against Austin Peay...made two tackles, one solo and a pass break-up against Alabama...recorded a pair of tackles against Kentucky...tallied career-high four tackles, two solo at Auburn...three solo stops and two pass break-ups against Ole Miss...another three tackles, two solo against Florida in Jacksonville...matched career-best four tackles, three solo, half a tackle for loss and a pass break-up against Texas...one stop and a pass break-up against Charlotte...also one tackle in SEC Championship win over Alabama.

2024: Appeared in six games as a reserve DB...credited with one tackle in home opener win over Tennessee Tech...enrolled at UGA in January and participated in spring drills.

High School: Swainsboro HS, coached by Scott Roberts…selected to All-American Bowl and Under Armour All-America Game…247sports.com four-star prospect…ranked as the #64 prospect nationally, #5 safety prospect and #11 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #67 prospect nationally, #4 S prospect and #9 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #64 prospect nationally, #3 S prospect and #10 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #130 prospect nationally, #4 athlete prospect and #16 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost four-star prospect and #14 prospect in Georgia…named to 2023 Atlanta Journal Constitution Georgia Super 11…as a senior, helped lead Swainsboro to a 12-2 record and GHSA Class A DI runner-up finish, playing running back, quarterback and defensive back…led the team in rushing with 1,160 yards while scoring 10 touchdowns on 129 carries, along with 300 passing yards and six touchdowns through the air…defensively, he tallied 32 tackles (27 solo), five pass break ups and an interception…as a junior, led Swainsboro to a 13-1 record and a GHSA Class A DI runner-up finish…led the Tigers in rushing and receiving with 1,279 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns on 122 carries and 384 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 14 receptions…was the team leader in total tackles, recording 44 tackles (25 solo) and totaling six pass break ups…named to 2022 AJC Class A DI All-State Team and GACA Class A DI All-State Team…also participated in basketball and track & field…averaged 11.8 points and 6.6 rebounds per game during junior season on the basketball team and recorded three double-doubles…is the nephew of former Notre Dame and NFL defensive back Deke Cooper.
Personal: Intended major: Business...recipient of the Statesboro Bulldog Club Sponsorship.